As a Mechatronics Apprentice within Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division, Grace Gourlay is rotating through many departments in our European Research and Development Centre to support her professional development. She has gained experience in engine stripping and rebuilding, machining and test operations so far. Grace has been with Caterpillar for 2 years and is working towards the Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship on the Mechatronics pathway. This apprenticeship is underpinned by a number of qualifications. Once Grace successfully completes her apprenticeship she is hoping to study further and has ambitions to complete a degree.