2027 Summer Corporate Intern - Information Technology
About The Position
Caterpillar is seeking an Information Technology intern for a 12-week, 40-hour-per-week assignment. Interns perform challenging work assignments comparable to those of new full-time hires and gain hands-on experience supporting IT operations at a global manufacturing company. The role offers professional and personal development, opportunities to collaborate with diverse project teams, and networking with Caterpillar employees at all levels. The position is onsite five days per week at one of the listed U.S. locations: Peoria, East Peoria, or Mossville, Illinois; Irving, Texas; or Tucson, Arizona. Relocation is available, and the intern must be able to relocate to the indicated work location and commute daily using reliable transportation. Interns may assist with IT solution development, testing, and implementation; technical troubleshooting; business requirements documentation; IT systems and infrastructure maintenance; emerging-technology research; technical documentation; and data analysis and reporting. The program also includes orientation, manufacturing and research facility tours, product demonstrations, mentorship, social events, leadership networking, business skills development, and career discussions with leaders and experts. Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited four-year university or college in a specified technical field, meet minimum completed-credit requirements, and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. A resume and unofficial transcript must be attached to the application. Visa sponsorship is not available. Any employment offer is contingent on successfully completing a drug screen.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited university or college in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or another technical-related degree at the time of application and throughout the program.
- Must have completed 15 semester hours before the internship begins.
- Transfer students must have completed 12 semester hours at a four-year university.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 at the current institution; GPA is not rounded.
- Must be able to relocate to the indicated work location for the internship and commute daily using reliable transportation.
- Knowledge of one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript, and understanding of software development methodologies including Agile and Scrum.
- Experience with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and understanding of modern web application development concepts.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and basic knowledge of SQL and database management systems such as MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.
- Understanding of Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems, and networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, and network protocols.
- Exposure to scripting, automation, or technical problem-solving using tools or technologies such as Python, APIs, AI, machine learning, or infrastructure automation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, learn quickly, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to an inclusive and productive work environment.
- Must attach a resume and unofficial transcript to the application.
- Must successfully complete a drug screen if offered employment.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated leadership involving organizing or working with groups.
- Experience in project work.
- Relevant internship or work experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-developed PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills.
- Ability to effectively articulate and summarize analytical data for leadership.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of IT solutions.
- Support the IT team in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and document business requirements.
- Participate in maintaining and upgrading IT systems and infrastructure.
- Research emerging technologies and provide recommendations.
- Help create technical documentation and user guides.
- Perform data analysis and generate reports to support decision-making.
Benefits
- Accrued paid time off (PTO), if eligible.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid volunteer day.
- Housing stipend, if eligible.
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical coverage, if eligible.
- Voluntary benefits.
- Comprehensive internship orientation.
- Tours of state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities.
- Product demonstration.
- Mentorship programs.
- Social events.
- Networking with leadership.
- Business skill building.
- Career discussions with leaders and experts.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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