2025 Summer Corporate Intern- Information Technology

Caterpillar • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

The Information Technology Intern position at Caterpillar Inc. offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in IT operations within a leading manufacturing company. Interns will engage in meaningful work assignments similar to those of full-time hires, focusing on professional and personal growth in a supportive corporate environment.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled full-time at a 4-year accredited university/college in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Data Analytics.
• Must have 15 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average at current institution.
• Expected graduation date of August 2025 or later.
• Must be able to relocate for the duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership that requires organizing or working with groups.
• Past experience in project work.
• Relevant internship or work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills well-developed.
• Ability to effectively articulate and summarize analytical data for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of IT solutions.
• Support IT team with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and document business requirements.
• Participate in the maintenance and upgrade of IT systems and infrastructure.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and provide recommendations.
• Help in the creation of technical documentation and user guides.
• Perform data analysis and generate reports to support decision-making.

Benefits

• Comprehensive internship orientation
• Product Demonstrations
• Mentoring
• Networking with management
• Business skill building
• Career discussion with management and experts
• Paid holidays
• Housing stipend (if eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree