2027 Summer Corporate Intern - Business Operations

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend

Medical coverage

Volunteer day

Job summary

Caterpillar offers a unique internship within our Business Operations organization to provide students with real-world experience and core competencies. Interns help deliver premium online experiences that generate leads, sales, and loyalty by accelerating innovation and growing Caterpillar’s digital business and services.

Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year University/College in Business, Sales, Engineering, or related degree, with a minimum GPA and the ability to relocate to the internship

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College in Business, Sales, Engineering, or related degree at the time of application and throughout the program.
• Must have completed 12 credit hours prior to the start of the program.
• Minimum 2.8/4.0 cumulative GPA, no rounding.
• Must be able to relocate to internship location for the duration of the internship and complete daily commute using reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational knowledge of Caterpillar, its products, services and customers.
• Grow personally and professionally through soft skills development and hands-on technical training.
• Collaborate with experts in product development, dealer management, marketing, and sales, etc.
• Work in various rotational assignments throughout Caterpillar, learning strategy, services and products.
• Ultimately, manage assigned territory and serve as a connection between dealers and Caterpillar.

Skills

Customer focus

Effective communications

Problem solving

Relationship management

Education

Currently enrolled in a 4-year university (Business/Sales/Engineering)

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.

Job Summary

Caterpillar offers a unique opportunity within our Business Operations organization to allow students to gain a wealth of real-world practical experience and establish core competencies. Business Operations professionals across the enterprise help our dealers and customers succeed in their business through the promotion and selling of products and services, including market research and advertising to the industries we serve.

Business Operations Interns help define and deliver premium and consistent online experiences that generate leads, sales, and customer loyalty by accelerating transformational innovation and aggressively developing and growing Caterpillar’s customer-facing digital business and services, revenue, and profit.

Business, Marketing, Analytics, Communications degrees or similar preferred.

Specialties within Business Operations include but are not limited to: Channel Development Account Management Equipment & Services Sales Management Sales Learning Site Application Performance & Technology Business Development/ Strategy Sales, Operations & Support Commercialization

Additional Info

This is a full- time (40 hours per week) 12-week internship May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027 (subject to change based on selected candidates schedule).

Locations for this internship could be Peoria, IL; Cary, NC; Houston, TX; Seguin, TX; Irving, TX; Tucson, AZ or other locations throughout the US.

What You Will Do

• Build foundational knowledge of Caterpillar, its products, services and customers.
• Grow personally and professionally through soft skills development and hands‑on technical training.
• Collaborate with experts in product development, dealer management, marketing, and sales, etc.
• Work in various rotational assignments throughout Caterpillar, learning strategy, services and products.
• Ultimately, manage assigned territory and serve as a connection between dealers and Caterpillar.

What You Have

Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. Level Basic Understanding:
Focuses activities on developing and maintaining positive customer relationships. Discusses general differences between internally and externally focused organizations. Cites the cost and benefits of good versus poor customer service. Explains why customer satisfaction is important to successful product/service delivery.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Level Basic Understanding: Describes non‑verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message. Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications. Explains the importance of effective business communication. Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Level Basic Understanding: Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving. Describes problem reporting and escalation practices. Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution. Identifies key aspects of problem‑solving techniques used in own area.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers. Level Basic Understanding: Provides examples of the characteristics of effective business relationships. Identifies key business relationships in own organization. Describes the nature of productive business relationship. Explains the benefits of building business partnerships.

Program Qualifications

Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College in Business, Sales, Engineering, or related degree at the time of application and throughout the program.

Must have completed 12 credit hours prior to the start of the program.

Minimum 2.8/4.0 cumulative GPA, no rounding.

Must be able to relocate to internship location for the duration of the internship and complete daily commute using reliable transportation.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

Previous experience/demonstrated abilities in: Project Management Relationship Management and Optimization Negotiation and Persuasion Customer Focus Strong initiative, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills Strong presentation skills Highly organized.

Previous experience/level of proficiency within the following areas: Construction Equipment Mining Equipment Diesel Equipment Natural Gas Engines On-Highway Trucks.

Summary Pay Range

Pay Range: $22.50 - $40.25

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 28, 2026 - November 13, 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.

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.