2027 Engineering Corporate Internship Program Materials

Caterpillar

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Hours: Full time
Where: Mossville, Illinois
Posted: Sep 2

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.

What you'd do

Previous technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Must attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application
Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States
Most positions are based in Mossville, Illinois, with limited availability in other United States’ locations
Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
This position requires working onsite five days a week
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Day

What they want

Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college pursuing an ABET accredited degree in a Materials Engineering discipline (e.g.
Metallurgical Eng, Ceramic Eng, Materials Science, etc.) at the time of application and throughout the program
A Mechanical Engineering degree with a minor in Materials Engineering may be considered
Must have completed at least 24 semester hours from current institution before the start of the internship. If a transfer student, must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university
Must have a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average (no rounding) at time of application from current institution*
Current 1st year/1st semester students at current institution may utilize high school, college/community college, or trade school transcripts to meet a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average at time of graduation
Must maintain 3.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average (no rounding) prior to start of internship
Must be able to relocate to Peoria, IL area or an indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation

About Caterpillar

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.

Starts: 2026-08-17