2027 Internship: Gas Compressor Data Analyst

Solar Turbines Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Day

Housing Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Medical coverage

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Engineering Intern for the Project Applications Engineering team in San Diego, CA.

You will support refurbishment and upgrade projects for gas compressor restages, collaborating with Sales, overhaul facilities, and engineering teams to plan and execute technical and commercial strategies. This onsite internship offers hands-on experience with data analysis, CRM restage proposals, and creating cut sheets for key customers, while working with multiple engineering

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year or advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Classified by your school as a Junior or Senior planning to attend graduate school.
• Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Organize and analyze historical CRM restage proposal data
• Analyze output from the restage lead generator tool
• Data mine customer database to identify top compressor customers by region and installed base
• Develop cut sheets for the top 20 customers outlining fleet and restage potential
• Organize historical compressor curves by model for rapid restage evaluation in gas compressor analysis tools

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Urgency & energy

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree

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.

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description Summary

Project Applications Engineering provides Business Development support for Refurbishment & Package Upgrade projects. This team is responsible for directing the company’s internal activities associated with supporting the sales of gas compressor restages and package refurbishment for Oil and Gas market. This position involves working with Sales, Gas Compressor overhaul facilities, Gas Compressor Engineering, Package Engineering, and Project Management team to plan, develop, and execute technical and commercial strategies to successfully support the gas compressor aftermarket business.

Responsibilities

• Organize and analyze historical CRM restage proposal data
• Analyze output from the restage lead generator tool
• Data mine customer database to identify top compressor customers by region and installed base
• Develop cut sheets for the top 20 customers outlining fleet and restage potential
• Organize historical compressor curves by model for rapid restage evaluation in gas compressor analysis tools

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Classifiedby your school as a Junior or Senior currently planning to attend graduate school.
• Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous co-operative/Internship experience.
• Problem solving skills.
• High energy level and sense of urgency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good business / technical judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks.

Summary Pay Range

$26.00 - $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

• 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

September 25, 2026 - October 8, 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.