2026 Summer Internship - Materials & Process Engineering
About The Position
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. The Materials & Process Engineering internship program within Gas Turbine Product Engineering is designed to provide students with challenging assignments within gas turbine product design and development activities. Our organization is built from diverse engineering functions including Mechanical Design, Materials and Process Engineering, Gear and Rotor Systems Engineering, Condition Based Engineering, Aftermarket Engineering, and Turbine Production Engineering. Under the guidance of a mentor, interns are given a meaningful work experience, a project assignment to complete, and the opportunity to apply classroom education to real industry situations.
Requirements
- Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Materials Engineering or other relevant degree.
- Classified by your school as either a Sophomore, Junior, Senior planning to attend graduate school, or currently attending graduate school.
- Overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
Nice To Haves
- Previous co-op/internship experience.
- Problem solving skills.
- High energy level and sense of urgency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good business / technical judgment.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks.
Responsibilities
- Conducting materials research and analysis to support the development of new gas turbine components.
- Performing failure analysis to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Supporting design changes for product improvements with a focus on materials and processes.
- Assisting in engine assembly support, production test support, and manufacturing support.
- Developing and utilizing design tools for materials engineering applications.
- Engaging in analytical simulations (FEA) and development engine or component testing.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Machinery Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
