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
- Project or team leadership experience
- 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
- Primary location for these positions is in the Peoria, Illinois area, with a number of positions in other locations
- Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
- This position requires working onsite five days a week
What they want
- Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college pursuing an ABET accredited degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Agricultural or Aerospace Engineering; Engineering Technology; or similar technical based programs at the time of application and throughout the program
- 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 institutions 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. In addition to this work, Interns can network with management throughout the company to learn about Caterpillar areas outside their assigned team.
- Starts
- 2026-08-19