**Career Area:** Students and Graduates **Compensation Grade:** 20 **Job Description:** **Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.** When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. **Engineering Graduate** **Discipline: Engineering** **Location: Larne, UK** **Salary: £30,311, £1,500 Sign on Bonus, 10% Annual Bonus, Share Scheme & Pension** **We currently have lots of exciting opportunities for Graduates to join Caterpillar across the UK!** A position has become available for a Graduate Engineer within our team situated at Larne. This is an excellent opportunity for you to play a key role within the Caterpillar Engineering team. New graduates are critical to the success of our business. You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters. We are looking for talented, ambitious people from various backgrounds who are interested in setting out on the road to success and in return, we will provide you the training, mentoring, and support you need to have a successful career at Caterpillar. **What do we do?** Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Since 1925, we’ve been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle, we offer services built on cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise. These products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value to help our customers succeed. We have a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which we operate. Our core values are key to our success. **Caterpillar, Northern Ireland**   Formerly known as FG Wilson, Caterpillar Northern Ireland was acquired by Caterpillar in 1999 and is an integral part of the Caterpillar enterprise. The company has two sites in Northern Ireland. The facility located in Larne is home to the Electric Power business where the team designs and manufactures Cat® Power Solutions for key business sectors including data centres, construction, mining, healthcare, utility, and other industries **What experiences can we offer you?** As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at Caterpillar and believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go. That’s why during our Graduate scheme we place an emphasis on multiple diverse projects. You will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with people across Caterpillar and we are looking for you to bring fresh, innovative ideas to solve complex technical problems. You will be a fully involved team member with responsibility and accountability for key deliverables. That said, you will be given all the support you require to be successful. **Job duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:** + Design of Primary Enclosures and Additional Structures for Diesel Genset Power Packages. + Assist in the design of cooling, acoustic, ventilation, heat recovery, fuel and emissions aftertreatment sub-systems for large diesel engines. + Participation in the support, inspection, validation testing, development and analysis of first of kind designs + Assist in the specification, sourcing and procurement of sub-systems and components **Who are we looking for?** As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse, we are looking for people who are open minded, excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly. You will be motivated, hard-working, and will embrace change. In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be provided with excellent career opportunities and strong support for your personal and career development to pursue a career within Caterpillar. Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of **2:2 honours degree level or a Higher National Diploma (HND - Level 5)** in a relevant discipline: + Mechanical Engineering + Automotive Engineering + Aeronautical Engineering **Recruitment Process Guidelines:** Here is a brief overview of what you can expect when applying to our roles… **Online Application:** The first stage of the process is to complete the online application and attach your CV, this must be done before the closing date of the role that you're applying for. Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage. **Stage one – Video Interview:** If selected, you will be invited to complete a user-friendly video interview which will then be reviewed by the Hiring Team. At this stage, if you are successful, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre which we anticipate will be held on 14th April 2026 so please try to keep that date free. We would also recommend that you check your spam emails and your Workday account for updates. **Stage two - Assessment Centre:** The Assessment Centre Day will look at a range of behaviors such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible. **Stage three – Offer:** After the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our preferred candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible. We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar! **NOTES:** + Only one application is required, please do not apply for multiple roles. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other roles/locations at a later stage. + **HND’s** - If you completed or are working towards the completion of a Level 5 HND, please state this in the ‘degree subject’ field when completing your application for this role + The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. + Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. This may also include an adjustment to the application deadline. + This position requires working onsite all week. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. **Posting Dates:** January 27, 2026 - February 24, 2026 The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .