You will sit down with two engineers who will ask you pretty simple interview questions and go over your experiences. It is a very laid back experience and focused on understanding you more as a person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time you struggled with a team dynamic.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Caterpillar in Oct 2024
Interview
Behavioral interview, was asked a series of general questions over Zoom regarding my experiences working on engineering projects, both inside & outside of school. The interviewer made clear beforehand that the interview would be in a STAR format.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
* Describe a time you used good judgement and logic to solve a problem
* Describe your experience working on (insert project team)
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Peoria, IL) in Oct 2025
Interview
Had two Chief ME engineers; the interview process was super comfortable, and they were very patient and open-minded. Behavioral Questions only (Tell me About Yourself, Go through and explain resume, 5-10 questions using STAR Method). I had my interview during the SHPE National 2024 conference.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell about a time you had to deal with a conflict with a coworker
Typical Assessment Center
Interview + Group Activity + Presentation (in any order)
Nothing out of the blue and questions are not technical to understand the candidate thought process. Fairly straightforward group activity to analyse teamwork skills. Presentation on prior project work.
