2026 Summer Corporate Intern - Engineering

Caterpillar • Clayton, NC

177d • $25 - $43

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

• Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college pursuing an ABET accredited degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Agricultural or Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Must have completed 30 semester hours before the start of the internship.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average at current institution.
• Must be able to relocate to Peoria, IL area or indicated work location for the duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Project or Team Leadership experience.
• Previous technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees.
• Focus on building technical abilities in roles including Product Design, Simulation/Performance Analysis, Test/Validation/Hands on, Controls Development, Electronic Components, Embedded Software Development, Software Validation/Verification for Electronic Systems, Engineering Data Analytics, and Process Engineering.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees