Lafayette Engine Center Internship Program - Manufacturing, Supply Chain, & Order to Delivery

Caterpillar Brazil; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Day

Housing Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Medical coverage

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar Lafayette Large Engine Center is seeking students for a summer internship starting May 2027, full-time 40 hours/week, then part-time during the academic year. Interns work with manufacturing and supply chain professionals to gain real-world experience in diverse engineering roles.

Interns will build technical abilities in Manufacturing, Facilities, Operations, Quality, and Planning, with mentoring, demonstrations, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0 (no rounding) at current institution.
• Must have completed 30 semester hours prior to start of internship.
• If a transfer student, must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university.
• Graduation date must be May 2027 and beyond.
• Must be able to commute daily to the Lafayette Large Engine Center.
• Leadership involvement in campus organizations or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Join a team with diverse project responsibilities and gain networking opportunities with Caterpillar employees.
• Focus on building technical abilities in roles including Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning.
• Work alongside manufacturing and supply chain professionals for relevant experience.
• Participate in and contribute to team projects with emphasis on problem solving and collaboration.
• Engage in mentoring, product demonstrations, and business skill building.
• Attend management discussions and pursue leadership development opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Strong written and verbal comms

Diversity and inclusion mindset

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering/Technology

Manufacturing Engineering/Technology

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

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.

About The Program

The Caterpillar Lafayette Large Engine Center (LEC) is seeking students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work side by side with manufacturing and supply chain professionals at Caterpillar. Interns are empowered with assignments that provide them with relevant work experience and significant opportunities for learning. This internship program will start in May of 2027 working full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer and then will transition to a part-time (10 to 20 hours per week) assignment during the academic school year. The position may start prior to May 2027 with the agreement of candidate and hiring manager. This position has the opportunity to continue until graduation!

What You Will Do

As an intern within the LEC internship program, you’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees.

You can focus on building technical abilities in roles including (but not limited to):

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Facilities Engineering
• Operations
• Quality
• Supply Chain
• Planning

What You Have – Skills & Experiences

• Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities
• Ability to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment
• Ensure all team member’s contributions are recognized and valued

Internship Program Qualifications

• Agricultural Engineering
• Agricultural Systems Management
• Business Administration/Management with a focus/minor in Supply Chain
• Statistics
• Math or Logistics
• Finance
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Management
• General Engineering
• Industrial Distribution
• Industrial Engineering/Technology
• Logistics
• Management Information Systems
• Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
• Manufacturing Systems
• Materials Science Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering/Technology
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Technical Systems Management
• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 scale (no rounding) at current institution
• Must have completed 30 semester hours prior to start of internship
• If a transfer student, must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university
• Graduation date must be May 2027 and beyond
• Must be able to complete a daily work commute to the Lafayette Large Engine Center using reliable transportation throughout the entirety of the internship
• Leadership involvement in campus organizations, community service and/or extracurricular activities
• Previous technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience

What You Will Get

• Comprehensive internship orientation
• Product demonstrations
• Mentoring
• Networking with management
• Business skill building
• Career discussion with management and experts
• Paid holidays throughout the summer session(s)

Final Details

This is a part-time, temporary position.

Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Relocation is NOT available for this position.

All internship positions within this program are located in Lafayette, Indiana.

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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:

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Housing Stipend
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical coverage
• Voluntary benefits

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.