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      Mechanical Engineer Intern Interview

      Sep 30, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Columbus, OH
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Columbus, OH) in Sep 2021

      Interview

      I joined a Microsoft Teams call with two interviewers. They went through a power-point asking situational questions. It was very structured, and the interviewers alternated questions. They asked what were my top three area of CAT I was interested in joining.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me a time when you worked on a project and went beyond the expectations.
      Answer question

      Other Mechanical Engineer Intern Interview Reviews for Caterpillar

      Mechanical Engineer Intern Interview

      Jul 2, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Montgomery, IL
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Caterpillar (Montgomery, IL)

      Interview

      I had 2 back to back 30 minute interviews, totaling 1 hour. One interviewer was super friendly, while the other didn't seem like he wanted to be there or was listening to me.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about a time where you made a mistake
      Answer question

      Mechanical Engineer Intern Interview

      Nov 10, 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Caterpillar

      Interview

      First stage is a selection of tests. Second stage is telephone interview, basic competency questions. Third is assessment centre which involves interviews and group task, be prepared for both competency and technical questions.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work at Caterpillar?
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