Manufacturing Engineering – Technical Services Placement Student

Position: Manufacturing Engineering – Technical Services 12Placement Student

Career Area :
Students and Graduates

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar you’ll be part of a global team that cares not just about the work we do, but also about each other. We are makers, problem‑solvers, and future world builders who create stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation – we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

12‑Month

Industrial Placement Scheme

Discipline :
Manufacturing Engineering & Technical Services

Location :
Stafford

Salary : £26,000 + Share Scheme, Pension and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).

We currently have exciting opportunities for industrial placement students across several of our sites. You will have the opportunity to work with others across our organisation and be directly involved at the heart of our business on strategic projects.

• Please note that, to be eligible for a 12‑month placement commencing July 2026, you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated master’s programme.

What We Do

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural‑gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. Since 1925 we’ve been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle we offer services built on cutting‑edge technology and decades of product expertise, backed by our global dealer network to deliver exceptional value.

Our focus is to be the global leader in providing customer value in all markets in which we operate. Our core values – Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability – are key to our success.

Perkins Stafford Engine Centre is part of the Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division. Employing over 400 people, the facility designs, develops and manufactures engines tailored to meet customers’ precise requirements for use worldwide, from the Arctic Circle to the deserts of Chile.

The Technical Services department is responsible for assembly, testing, paint‑finish, logistics and maintenance processes within the manufacturing facility. This role utilises the Caterpillar Production System (Lean Manufacturing) principles to deliver People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) improvements and results.

Diversity at Caterpillar

We leverage our people’s experiences, backgrounds and cultures in an inclusive environment to enable every individual to achieve their full potential. We are proud to be active partners of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Women’s Engineering Society (WES). We also support numerous employee resource groups. Caterpillar is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

What Experiences We Offer You

As an equal‑opportunity employer we value diversity at Caterpillar and believe the more experience you gain early in your career, the further you can go. During our year‑long scheme we emphasize multiple diverse projects. You will work and collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide and bring fresh, innovative ideas to solve complex technical problems. You will be a fully involved team member with responsibility and accountability for key project deliverables, supported throughout.

Your placement includes a workplace mentor – either your manager or a technical expert – to support you on professional development and skill acquisition. Placement students return to university with advanced technical skills and real‑world experience.

We operate a conditional offer process: top performers are fast‑tracked to our graduate development scheme, including a financial incentive and a potential summer placement, based on a conditional offer of employment upon returning to university (subject to an available graduate role and a minimum 2:2 honours).

Key Projects You May Work On

• Operational efficiency support
• Developing and installing new control processes to maintain repeatability
• Compliance process…