2026 MineStar Training Development Program

Launch your career at the intersection of mining, technology, and real‑world impact.

Caterpillar’s MineStar Solutions team—part of our Resource Industries organization—is looking for early‑career professionals ready to grow into future technical and customer‑facing leaders through the MineStar Training Development Program.

This two‑year rotational program is designed to give you hands‑on exposure across the full MineStar ecosystem—from operations in active mining environments to training, implementation, engineering, and customer support. You’ll develop deep product knowledge, real field experience, and a strong professional foundation—then transition into a long‑term career role within Caterpillar.

Program Overview

• Program Start: September 2026
• Location: Tucson, AZ
• Relocation assistance: Available
• Travel: Customer site travel may include outdoor and industrial environments with extreme hot or cold conditions, depending on location and season

Over the course of the program, you’ll rotate through key MineStar capability areas, building both technical and customer‑focused skills. At program completion, you’ll be placed into a role aligned with your strengths and business needs, continuing your career within Caterpillar.

Your Rotational Experience

Training Rotation

Learn how technical knowledge is transformed into effective learning experiences.

• Observe and gather training best practices
• Partner with MineStar trainers during live classes
• Create, review, and validate training materials

Outcome:
You’ll demonstrate mastery by delivering course training to an internal Caterpillar audience—proving your ability to clearly and effectively transfer knowledge.

Service Center Rotation

Get behind the scenes of MineStar customer support operations.

• Work within the MineStar Call Center
• Job shadow Support Analysts to understand troubleshooting workflows
• Build strong relationships with dealers and customers

Outcome:
You’ll be able to clearly explain customer case workflows and apply documented support methodologies to resolve incidents.

Operations Rotation

Experience MineStar solutions in action—where technology meets the mine site.

• Travel to customer sites and work within open‑pit and underground mining environments
• Job shadow Application Specialists, Controllers, Builders, and Pit Tech teams

Outcome:
You’ll perform team member duties independently, demonstrating applied operational knowledge in real‑world mining conditions.

Service Engineering Rotation

Dive deeper into MineStar technology and troubleshooting.

• Job shadow MineStar Service Engineers
• Build strong product knowledge and diagnostic skills

Outcome:
You’ll explain CPI and NPI processes and participate in a customer-site field follow exercise.

Implementation Rotation

See how MineStar solutions come to life at customer sites.

• Support implementation planning, scheduling, and rollout activities
• Assist with handover to Product Support teams

Outcome:
You’ll clearly explain pre‑implementation, implementation, and post‑implementation activities at customer sites.

What You’ll Develop

Throughout the program, you’ll grow skills in:

• Customer and dealer partnership
• Technical excellence and applied problem solving
• Training and knowledge transfer
• Field and post‑sales support
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Data gathering, analysis, and decision‑making

This program is built to prepare you for long‑term success in technical, training, operational, or customer‑facing roles within MineStar Solutions.

What You Bring

You’re an early‑career professional with curiosity, collaboration skills, and a desire to work in complex technical environments. You demonstrate:

• Customer Focus – Aligning solutions to customer needs and continuously improving satisfaction
• Technical Aptitude – Applying and expanding technical knowledge to solve real problems
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking – Using structured approaches to analyze issues and recommend solutions
• Effective Communication – Clearly conveying information across technical and non‑technical audiences
• Collaboration – Working constructively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Service Mindset – Delivering work customers and partners describe as excellent

Program Qualifications

• Degree completed by program start in IT, Mechanical, Electrical, Mining Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2.8 GPA (on a 4.0 scale, no rounding) for degree holders
• Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role.
• Ability to complete Mine Health and Safety Administration (MSHA) training
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and work in industrial field environments

Why Join Caterpillar’s MineStar Team?

You’ll be part of a global organization that powers the mining industry through advanced technology, data, and automation—while building a career that blends innovation, field experience, and customer impact.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off‑highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel‑electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, Caterpillar has helped customers build a better, more sustainable world—and continues to lead the way toward a reduced‑carbon future through innovation and operational excellence.