2027 Engineering Corporate Internship Program Welding
Caterpillar Inc.About the role
Career Area:
Students and GraduatesJob 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.
About the Role
Caterpillar's Corporate Engineering Intern program seeks students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work alongside engineering professionals to learn and apply themselves to project work within their teams.
Interns will have assignments that provide them with experience and significant learning opportunities. In addition to this work, Interns can network with management throughout the company to learn about Caterpillar areas outside their assigned team.
Students can deepen their business skills in their assignments through team and business partner interactions, develop their skills, conduct presentations, and measure their success through the performance and evaluation process.
What You Will Do
You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. The internship is a 40-hour-per-week assignment lasting 12 weeks.
You can focus on building welding and materials joining technical abilities in roles including (but not limited to) research and development, facility welding engineering support, product development, automation and supplier quality support.
What You Have – Skills and Experiences
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills.
Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities
Knowledge of engineering principles, theory, and engineering experience gained through projects, internships, and/or relevant work experience
Fundamental understanding of engineering for a manufacturing environment, ability to design and implement welding and fabrication processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention
Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge
Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Participate in, and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment
Ensure all team members’ contributions are recognized and valued
Internship Program Qualifications
Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college pursuing an ABET accredited degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering with Welding Emphasis, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology with a welding emphasis, Welding and Fabrication Technology, Welding and Fabrication Technology Management or Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
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