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Caterpillar Inc. is offering a Welding Engineer Intern position in the United States, onsite five days a week.
You will contribute to welding production and development activities under a mentor, with a meaningful project and real-world application of classroom learning. Minimum qualifications require enrollment in a 4-year welding program with a GPA of 2.8 or higher; preferred candidates have prior co-op/internship experience and strong communication skills.
Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.
2027 Welding Engineer Intern
Welding EngineeringInternshippositions are designed to provide students with challenging projects that play a key role welding production and development activities. Under the guidance of a mentor, interns are given a meaningful work experience, a project assignment to complete, and the opportunity to apply classroom education to real work situations.
Additional responsibilities may include welding test performance and data analysis, materials research and analysis, manufacturing support, performance, cost, serviceability, and manufacturability.Welding process may include GTAW, GMAW, SAW, FCAW welding structurally and on pipe. We also deploy full robotic solutions along with multiple variations of cobots for welding assemblies.
Potential Placements:
First operations cutting and machining
Light Fabrication
Small and Large Spool shop
Large Structures bases
Large Structures OGM
Cobots & Automation
Welder Training
Process improvement projects
Minimum Qualifications:
Currentlyin the process of obtaininga 4 year or advanced degree in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology or other relevant degree.
Classifiedby your school as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior planning to attend graduate school, or currently attending graduate school.
Overall GPA of at least2.8on a 4.0 scale.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previousco-op or Internship experience.
Problem solving skills.
High energylevelandsenseof 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:
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:
October 5, 2026 - October 19, 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.