Engineering Intern - Data Analytics & Process Improvement

Caterpillar Inc.; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Volunteer day

Housing stipend

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Pontiac, IL offers a Part-Time Intern - Engineering role, supporting fuel system and aftertreatment components; you’ll work with engineering, quality, maintenance, and production teams.

This on-site internship starts in late spring or early summer 2027, with 10–15 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week in the summer, providing hands-on experience and exposure to continuous improvement and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time at a 2-year or 4-year college/university.
• Must be able to commute daily to the Pontiac, IL facility.
• Expected graduation date of 2028 or beyond.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data using Excel and Minitab.
• Prepare presentations using Word and PowerPoint.
• Document machine results in SharePoint.
• Support continuous improvement projects with 6-Sigma tools.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering on new equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Enrollment in college

Tools

AutoCAD

Blueprint reading

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Pontiac, IL offers a Part-Time Intern - Engineering role, supporting fuel system and aftertreatment components; you’ll work with engineering, quality, maintenance, and production teams.

This on-site internship starts in late spring or early summer 2027, with 10–15 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week in the summer, providing hands-on experience and exposure to continuous improvement and data analytics.