I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Caterpillar
Interview
5 rounds totally - 1 round Telephonic Technical - 1 round F2F Technical -3 F2F Scenario Based.The scenario based round mostly based on your previous experience, projects and how you handled them.
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Caterpillar in Mar 2011
Interview
Interviewed on campus for engineering rotation program. After discussing my education, background and aspirations the interviewer told me I likely wouldn't be a good fit in product engineering but an ideal candidate for R&D at Tech Center and he'd forward my credentials. Nothing came of that but I was extended an on site interview with the product team at their division offices. On site interviews were 3 separate 1-2-1 sessions with different managers. All STAR based (e.g. Tell me a time would worked on a project with a difficult team member and how you handled the situation, Tell me a time you had to learn a new skill quickly, etc.). Was offered the position the following day with a very competitive salary and relocation package.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Nothing difficult or unexpected. Just prepare for STAR method interviews and know your resume.