Part Time Student Trainee - UI Design Engineer

Career Area:

Students and Graduates

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – 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.

How Your Work Shapes the World​

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – 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. ​

About The Role:

This role will be responsible for creating user-friendly UI concepts:

• Collaborate with BCP UX Architect and cross functional product group teams to understand project requirements and user needs

• Create wireframes, mockups and prototypes that meet project requirements, satisfy strategic consistency initiatives and create preferred experiences on our products

• Collaborate with Enterprise UI Designers and Architects to encourage strategic consistency across divisional products

• Design intuitive and user-centered interfaces for next generation machine displays

• Conduct user research, usability testing and gather feedback to iterate on designs and improve usability

• Responsible to define and deliver the common product practices for scalability and reusability – into the enterprise design system repository

What you will do:

Product Design: Analyze and understand how operators interact with construction equipment in real-world environments. Collaborate with users and internal team members to understand & define requirements. Develop initial UI concept layouts based on available display screen sizes and based on information needed by our customers. Collaborate with cross functional teams throughout our value chain starting from the initial concept through production.

Simulation: Build prototype interactive concepts using tools like Figma for internal user reviews. Refine designs based on internal reviews and simulated user interactions.

Test/Validation/Hands on: Complete user testing in a simulated and/or real-world environment to understand & quantify the user’s experience. Use qualitative and quantitative data to identify pain points and areas for improvement. Make iterative changes based on test results and validate final designs before handing off to the development team for implementation.

What you will have:

Basic qualifications:

• This position is available for Work Based Learning students at Wake Technical Community College

• Pursuit of a 2-Year degree within a UX/UI discipline minimum

• 1+ Year experience with UX/UI design principles preferred

• Ability to collaborate well within a team environment

• Effective verbal & written communication

• Ability to think strategically & manage multiple priorities

• Technical excellence

• Initiative & Intellectual Curiosity

• General proficiency in MS Office

Top candidates will also have:

• Previous experience as a UI Designer or similar role, with top candidates having experience with Off-Road Heavy Equipment displays or Automotive displays.

• Detail oriented individual and an eye for aesthetics and styling

• Previous experience using Figma for wireframing, prototyping and specification documentation

• Knowledge of Human-Centered Design principles and ability to apply these principles in product design

• High creativity but capable of working within our next generation design framework

• Exposure to software & product design architecture

• Demonstrated High Emotional Intelligence

• Initiative and be a goal-oriented self-starter.

Additional Info:

• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work in office during scheduled shift.

• Relocation: Domestic relocation assistance IS NOT available for this role

• ISE: ISE assignment IS NOT available.

• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship IS NOT available.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.00 - $43.00

Intern Hour Rate:

An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.

Intern Benefits:

The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Volunteer Day

• Housing Stipend

• Relocation Assistance

• Medical coverage

• Voluntary benefits

Posting Dates:

September 25, 2025 - October 9, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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