2027 Summer Corporate Intern - Digital and Analytics

Caterpillar

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 59,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar invites students to join the Digital & Analytics Internship in Peoria, IL, to gain hands-on experience across data analytics, AI/ML, and digital platforms. You’ll work on real projects, learn from mentors, and contribute to customer-focused digital solutions.

The 12-week, 40-hour-per-week program emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and exposure to tools like Python, SQL, Snowflake, AWS/Azure, Tableau and Power BI.

Qualifications

Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year degree program at the time of application and throughout the internship.
Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA; relocation to internship location is required.

Responsibilities

Support data analytics projects across IoT data, visualization, and business analytics.
Assist with digital initiatives, platform improvement, and data-driven decision making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on engineering, analytics, and product efforts.

Skills

Python

Java

SQL

Snowflake

AWS

Azure

Tableau

Power BI

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

React

JavaScript

Node.js

HTML

UI/UX Research

Education

Pursuing a 4-year degree in CS/CE/Data Science/Data Analytics/Math/Stats/Software Engineering/IS/Systems Engineering

Tools

Snowflake

AWS

Azure

Tableau

Power BI

Google Analytics

API development

React

JavaScript

Node.js

HTML

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.Big machines mean big technology. Are you looking for your next big challenge? Here at Caterpillar, we believe in The Power of Everyone. Our competitive advantage as a Fortune 100 leader begins with our employees who remain passionate, innovative, and diverse. Our most valuable work comes from the inclusive environment we've fostered to celebrate people of all backgrounds, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. United under our Values in Action, our dedicated teams at Caterpillar do the work to build a better world.

What does a Digital & Analytics Internship offer?

Cat Digital is leading our industry with the utilization of data, analytics, innovation, digital channels and techniques to drive profit, create more efficient revenue growth, unlock new revenue streams, and provide more durable competitive advantages for the business through unexpectedly great experiences for our customers.

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.

Roles including (but not limited to):

Applications Engineering - Interns will be emersed in designing and rapidly developing consistent customer-centric, premium digital experiences. This includes product development, mobile and service applications, eCommerce and digital marketing, etc.
Digital Platform - Interns will work to help simplify enterprise digital infrastructure, accelerate application development, ensuring greater data availability, quality and security. Teams include but are not limited to digital data and artificial intelligence, telematics gateway and datahub, DevOps and Cybersecurity.
Data Analytics - Interns will apply analytics techniques on a very large set of diverse data from IoT connected assets, anomaly detection, business analytics, data visualization, and business marketing analytics. The Data Analytics interns contribute to the analytics project teams tasked with solving problems of medium to high complexity working in an analytics approach, related digital technology, or business domain.
Dealer & Customer Support - Interns will help drive deployment and support of Caterpillar's key digital products and maturing data management processes.

Program Qualifications - Skills & Experience

Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science/Analytics, Data Visualization, Marketing Analytics, Math, Stats, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Systems 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 3.0/4.0 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:

Demonstrated leadership experience
Previous technical internship, co‑op, or research/relevant experience
Participation in school clubs or student organizations
Demonstrated experience with several of the following: Python, Java, SQL, Snowflake, AWS/Azure, Tableau, Power BI, Google Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Salesforce, React, JavaScript, Node.js, HTML, UI Design, UX Research, writing API's for deployment, etc.
Relevant coursework and/or projects
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills, initiative, and intellectual curiosity
Able to work independently or as a collaborative team member
Ability to learn and comply with company policies and procedures
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where digital is still evolving as a core offering
Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team‑orientated environment
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, regardless of the technical capacity of the audience

Compensation and Benefits:

At Caterpillar, our internship pay rates are standardized for Digital and Analytics roles and we take into account the number of completed semester credit hours.

Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience:

Comprehensive internship orientation
Tours of state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and research facilities
Product Demonstration
Mentorship Programs
Various social events
Networking with leadership
Business skill building
Career discussion with leaders and experts

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: