Autonomy & Robotics AI Intern: Build Physical AI Systems

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a motivated student for a 12-week summer internship. You will build capabilities in AI for robotics, simulation, autonomy, and software engineering, working across ML, vision, sensor fusion, and digital twins to help machines perceive and interact with the physical world.

You'll collaborate with teams across AI, robotics, and software, gain hands-on experience, and relocate to the internship site for the duration, working onsite five days a week.

Qualifications

• Must be currently participating or have participated in a Caterpillar student program.
• Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College in Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronic 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.
• Demonstrated experience with several of the following: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, MATLAB, CREO, Simulink, C++, etc.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 40-hour-per-week, 12-week summer internship.
• Build technical abilities for Physical AI in Robotics, Simulation, Architecture, Autonomy and Automation, and Software engineering.
• Develop AI-powered technologies enabling Caterpillar machines to perceive, understand, and interact with the physical world autonomously.
• Work across artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, computer vision, sensor fusion, simulation, connectivity, and scalable software platforms.
• Contribute to machine perception, autonomous decision-making, navigation, machine control, digital twins, and high-fidelity simulation.
• Develop technologies for autonomous hauling, machine positioning, safety systems, remote operations, site technologies, and core autonomy platforms.
• Network with Caterpillar employees at all levels.
• Work onsite five days a week

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Robotics

Computer Vision

Simulation

Sensor Fusion

Education

Enrolled in 4-year University/College in CS/Robotics/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

CREO

Simulink

C++

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a motivated student for a 12-week summer internship. You will build capabilities in AI for robotics, simulation, autonomy, and software engineering, working across ML, vision, sensor fusion, and digital twins to help machines perceive and interact with the physical world.

You'll collaborate with teams across AI, robotics, and software, gain hands-on experience, and relocate to the internship site for the duration, working onsite five days a week.