Mechanical Design Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Caterpillar with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Mechanical Design Engineer roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Caterpillar overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Caterpillar as a Mechanical Design Engineer according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 33%
Skills test: 33%
Personality test: 33%
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first you will be given a written test then you must pass the group discussion and after that you will have a face to face interview. most probably their written test is full of basics form strength of materials and manufacturing process and operation research also
I applied online. I interviewed at Caterpillar (New Delhi) in Dec 2023
Interview
This stage often includes questions relevant to your field, such as engineering principles, problem-solving scenarios, or, for technical roles, questions on software and tools.Uses the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to assess cultural fit, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Caterpillar emphasizes values like collaboration and adaptability.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the main differences between tensile strength, compressive strength, and shear strength? How would you measure each?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Caterpillar in Jan 2023
Interview
One technical interview with 3 hiring managers. They altered asking mostly behavioral questions, they usually asked follow-up questions as well. The questions were about my experience and how I reacted to certain situations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you keep your skills sharp? Tell me about a time you had to use technical knowledge to solve a problem.