Accelerated Leadership Development Program
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Decatur • Arizona, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $144,960 - $217,320 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Join the Caterpillar Accelerated Leadership Development Program (MIT LGO partner) to gain hands-on experience and make real-world impact
- Complete a multi-phase program with participant choice of three rotational assignments
- Possible rotation areas: New Technology Validation; Autonomy Design; Product Electrification; Product Value Chain Design; Strategic Procurement; Lean Innovation; Manufacturing Operations; Field Assignment (Mine Site Autonomy Deployment or Services Growth)
- Receive mentorship by a senior Caterpillar Executive
- Participate in intentional leadership development and experiential learning opportunities
- Complete one 12–18-month developmental international assignment
- Work on cross-functional teams and contribute to engineering and manufacturing projects
- Positions are based in Decatur, IL; East Peoria, IL; or Tucson, AZ and require on-site attendance five days a week
- Applicants will be considered for roles across the United States; relocation assistance available
Requirements
- Currently attending a 2-year accredited university/college MBA program and have completed an Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science Degree
- Expected graduation by August 2026
- Must be willing to travel and relocate domestically
- Work Authorization: Sponsorship is not available for this position (employer not hiring foreign national applicants that require sponsorship: H, L, TN, F, J, E, O)
- 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 materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes
- 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
- Application Materials: Please attach your resume and an unofficial transcript when submitting your application
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen
- Top candidates will also have hands-on experience (campus design or competition teams), demonstrated leadership, previous technical internship/co-op or relevant professional experience, and strong interpersonal communication
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
- Relocation assistance is available
- These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
engineering principlesengineering technologycomputer scienceproblem-solvingroot cause analysisanalytical skillsdesign and implementation of systemsmanufacturing environment knowledgeproject managementcritical thinking
Soft skills
leadership developmentcollaborationinterpersonal communicationorganizational skillsability to work in diverse teamseffective application of new skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationinitiativetroubleshooting