2026 Leadership & Technical Development Program - Automation and Robotics
About The Position
Caterpillar's Leadership and Technical Development Program (LTDP) for Automation and Robotics is approximately a three-year rotational program designed to accelerate development of entry-level talent and provide a solid foundation for meeting challenges within operations and manufacturing. Being part of the LTDP team offers you a broad exposure to Caterpillar, presents diverse project responsibilities, engages you in a global team, provides cross-functional job experiences and includes valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar leadership. This program provides the opportunity to build foundational technical and leadership skills for future success within the organization. Caterpillar's Automation and Robotics track is focused on building manufacturing automation technical competency in process design and analysis, research and development, technology introduction, and automation integration. This opportunity advances your development and training to build future technical experts and leaders within Automation and Manufacturing .
Requirements
- Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, theory, and engineering experience gained through projects, internships, and/or relevant work experiences.
- Fundamental understanding of engineering for a manufacturing environment, ability to design and implement automation technology, solutions, systems, and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
- Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain, and effectively apply new skills & knowledge.
- Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Participate in, and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment.
- Ensure all team member’s contributions are recognized and valued.
- Completed degree from a university/college by the start of the program in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or Robotics or other relevant Engineering or Technology degrees
- Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 (no rounding)
- Must be willing to relocate domestically based upon business need for each rotation and for post-program assignment
Nice To Haves
- 0-2 years of relevant manufacturing or robotics experience, which may include internships or academic projects
- Project or Team Leadership experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ideal for those building foundational skills in manufacturing & a utomation , gener al ly within the first 0-2 years of their career
Responsibilities
- Professionals within the program will complete three 12- 18 month rotations, which are defined based on business needs.
- You must be willing to travel and relocate to any participating facility in North America upon hire and throughout each rotation while in the program.
- Foundational Automation role
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Product Development
- Supplier Engagement role
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
