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Updated 5 Feb 2025

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about protocol used in project like i2c,spi,can,uart, asked to draw i2c repeated start.basic electronics questions and c questions like function pointer.malloc,calloc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare everything deeply in c , protocols and basic circuit diagram

Embedded Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 3. 1)Do you know about Autosar. 2)define function definition and function declaration. 3)difference between structure and union. 4) define Enumeration 5)what is microcontroller and microprocessor and its applications 6)where we uses in real... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Newspaper Ad and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

90 mins, 3 coding questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Caterpillar Inc Software Engineer interview:
  • C++

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About handling worst situation like I failed to do something on big event
  • Q2. How I managed reports in system
  • Ans. 

    I managed reports in the system by creating templates, gathering data, analyzing trends, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

    • Created report templates to standardize format and content

    • Gathered data from various sources such as databases, spreadsheets, and software systems

    • Analyzed trends and patterns in the data to identify insights and opportunities

    • Presented findings to stakeholders through visualizations, charts, a

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Business Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. You have 10 boxes of balls (each ball weighing exactly10 gm) with one box with defective balls (each one of the defective balls weigh 9 gm). You are given an electronic weighing machine and only one chance at it. How will you find out which... read more
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posted on 15 Oct 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude questions and technical questions were asked.

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Early birds vs night owls. gd topics were very general

Round 3 - Psychometric Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Many questions and answers were repeated to check how well you answer
Round 4 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is lean manufacturing
  • Q2. Wastes in lean manufacturing
  • Q3. Drag and cope in casting
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your dream job
  • Q2. Where will you see yourself in next 10 yrs

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be clear with technical part.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The test will be quite easy. They asked question about LCM&HCF,Train and pipe problems which is very important.

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

The topic is about EV and their evolutions in India.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question asked was based on the project and the area of intrest given in resume. Basic question like thin cylinder,stress strain graph ect are also asked.

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Q1. Stress Strain curve, What will happen if you use petrol in diesel engine and Diesel in petrol engone.
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Advanced Sql questions on window functions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Caterpillar Inc Data Specialist 2 interview:
  • SQL
  • Python
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on python, sql, data analytics skills

Data Specialist 2 Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is your level of knowledge with Excel, and can you describe your experience using it?
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Jobs at Caterpillar Inc

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via campus placement at Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), Bhopal

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Part parameters,types of machine CNC bore grinding, OD grinding, turning process parameters
  • Q2. Part parameters, process parameters,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Xcc

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Q1. How to solve the problem in robot means how to detect fault?
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude quesions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview regarding SAP MM
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General HR Questions
  • Q2. What are your negatives
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your experience with telemetry?
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive experience working with telemetry systems in embedded software development.

    • Designed and implemented telemetry systems for monitoring and transmitting data in real-time

    • Utilized protocols like MQTT, CoAP, and HTTP for communication between embedded devices and servers

    • Integrated sensors and actuators to collect and transmit data for remote monitoring and control

    • Worked on optimizing telemetry data transmis...

  • Answered by AI

Embedded Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 3. 1)Do you know about Autosar. 2)define function definition and function declaration. 3)difference between structure and union. 4) define Enumeration 5)what is microcontroller and microprocessor and its applications 6)where we uses in real... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via campus placement at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Based on CS fundamentals

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Normal questions based on arrays and strings

Round 4 - Group Discussion 

No of candidates shortlisted after GD is not fixed it is based on performance.

Round 5 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Questions related to my projects

Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Caterpillar Inc Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Caterpillar Inc interview?
Caterpillar Inc interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Caterpillar Inc interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Caterpillar Inc interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Caterpillar Inc. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Caterpillar Inc expect are Project Management, Analytical, Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics.
What are the top questions asked in Caterpillar Inc interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Caterpillar Inc interview -

  1. So you have python mentioned on your resume. Explain what project you did using...read more
  2. In future caterpillar company how to make increase and developm...read more
  3. How will you choose which manufacturing process will be used for a produ...read more
How long is the Caterpillar Inc interview process?

The duration of Caterpillar Inc interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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