2026 Engineering Internship Program- Welding Engineering

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

12d•$25 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar's Corporate Engineering Intern program seeks students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work alongside engineering professionals to learn and apply themselves to project work within their teams. Interns will have assignments that provide them with experience and significant learning opportunities. In addition to this work, Interns can network with management throughout the company to learn about Caterpillar areas outside their assigned team. Students can deepen their business skills in their assignments through team and business partner interactions, develop their skills, conduct presentations, and measure their success through the performance and evaluation process.

Requirements

Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
Knowledge of engineering principles, theory, and engineering experience gained through projects, internships, and/or relevant work experiences.
Fundamental understanding of engineering for a manufacturing environment, ability to design and implement welding and fabrication processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain, and effectively apply new skills & knowledge.
Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Participate in, and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment.
Ensure all team members’ contributions are recognized and valued.
Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college pursuing an ABET accredited degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering with Welding Emphasis, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology with a welding emphasis, Welding and Fabrication Technology, Welding and Fabrication Technology Management or Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology at the time of application and throughout the program.
Must have completed 30 semester hours before the start of the internship.
If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university
Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution
Must be able to relocate to Peoria, IL area or indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Project or Team Leadership experience
Previous technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience
Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
Hands-on experience or knowledge of welding processes

Responsibilities

You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees.
The internship is a 40-hour-per-week assignment lasting 12 weeks.
You can focus on building welding and materials joining technical abilities in roles including (but not limited to) research and development, facility welding engineering support, product development, analysis, automation and supplier quality support.