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 online. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Peterborough, England) in May 2025
Interview
Whole day assessment center, start with agenda, self-introduction of participants and interviewer, and then group interview and individual presentation. After lunch, there was a site tour, and finished by two to one interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work in the manufacturing industry
The interviewers were very supportive, providing hints if stuck. There was a take-home assessment and an interview discussing that. They didn't require the camera to be turned on during the interviews.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Peterborough, England) in Dec 2025
Interview
The pre-recorded part of the interview was streamlined and simple to understand. Multiple attempts were graciously given, allowing me to display the best me. It was an insightful practice of interview techniques.