Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Caterpillar as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Praktikant and Service Maintenance Engineer rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Praktikant and Service Maintenance Engineer roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Caterpillar takes an average of 59 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Service Maintenance Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 59 days), whereas Service Maintenance Engineer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 59 days).
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Peoria, IL) in Jan 2026
Interview
An interview is typically a 3-person panel looking for STAR response. Situation, Task, Action, Result - this will be your score whether or not considered for the position. An interview typically involves a three-person panel assessing STAR responses: Situation, Task, Action, and Result. This will determine your score and whether you are considered for the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me of a time where you have done more than what was required?
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Caterpillar
Interview
Got from career fair and application. It was a one hour behavioral interview with 2 engineers, asking STAR questions about my resume and then questions at the end about the company
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is a time that a team member was doing something, and what did you do about it?
Applied online, in person interview at a conference. Got offer 3 weeks later. Very chill interview. Encouraged STAR method for answers to the questions. Lots of questions, probably around 10. No technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was one time you had to break safety protocol to solve a problem?