1. First round will be Online Assessment round where technical and aptitude skills are assessed
2. Second round will be Group Discussion
3. Third round will be Technical round
4. Fourth is the final HR round
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions were based on the BTech and MTech Project and about the IC engines
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?
Mostly based on Vibrations and Mechanics.The interviewers made students feel comfortable .Also asked questions on MTech Thesis project .The interview had 2 rounds Technical and HR.Technical was around 30 minutes and HR was also 30 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your MTech thesis project and how it is related to the profile.
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:
Skills test: 33%
Personality test: 33%
Group panel interview: 33%
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