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Design Engineering 12 Month Placement Scheme

Caterpillar Inc. 🇬🇧 Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Full-time Entry

The role involves designing mechanical systems and components for marine engines and gensets, including creating system schematics and layouts. You will also perform technical calculations and collaborate with shop floor personnel on assembly and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

  • The role involves designing mechanical systems and components for marine engines and gensets, including creating system schematics and layouts. You will also perform technical calculations and collaborate with shop floor personnel on assembly and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be in their penultimate year of study for a relevant degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering. A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree is required to be on track for the placement.

Benefits

  • Share scheme
  • Pension
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Bank holidays
  • Workplace mentor
  • Professional development

Key Skills

Mechanical system design Component design for marine engines and gensets System schematics creation Technical calculations CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) Engineering drawing standards Collaboration with shop‑floor personnel Manufacturing process knowledge Materials selection Problem solving Project documentation Technical specification writing Finite element analysis basics Team communication Compliance with safety standards Attention to detail Time management Mechanical engineering fundamentals 3D modelling Design for manufacturability

About Caterpillar Inc.

For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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