2027 Engineering Corporate Internship Program Welding

Caterpillar Brazil; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Medical coverage

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Day

Accrued Paid Time Off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is offering a Corporate Engineering Intern program for students enrolled in a four-year university.

Interns work alongside engineering professionals to learn, apply themselves to project work, and network with management across the company. The 12-week, 40-hour-per-week internship provides opportunities to develop welding and materials joining skills, with multiple roles such as R&D, facility welding support, product development, automation, and supplier quality support.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree required for program
• Engineering knowledge from projects/internships/work experience
• Ability to relocate to Peoria, IL area for duration of internship
• Welding/fabrication processes understanding in manufacturing context

Responsibilities

• Join a team with diverse project responsibilities and networking opportunities
• Internship runs 12 weeks at 40 hours per week
• Develop welding and materials joining technical abilities in relevant roles

Skills

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Relocation willingness

Education

ABET accredited Welding Engineering degree

ABET accredited Welding Engineering Technology degree

Mechanical Engineering with Welding Emphasis

Manufacturing Engineering Technology with welding emphasis

Job description

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.

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
• supplier quality support

What You Have – Skills and Experiences

• 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 awelding emphasis, Welding and Fabrication Technology, Welding and Fabrication Technology Management or Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology 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 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

Additional Information

• 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

Why Choose Caterpillar?

We’re a values-driven company where you’ll feel your work matters—whether you’re optimizing machine performance, writing embedded code, or designing the next innovation in clean energy. You’ll gain access to top-tier mentorship, technical resources, and real ownership of your work from day one.

Final Details

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Summary

• Pay Range: $25.00 - $43.00
• Intern Hourly Rate: An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.
• Intern Benefits: The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Volunteer Day
  • Housing Stipend
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Medical coverage
  • Voluntary benefits
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• Relocation is available for this position.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Posting Dates: August 17, 2026 - December 30, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Our Culture

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.