2027 Gas Turbine Product Engineering, Summer Intern
About The Position
The Gas Turbine Products Engineering internship program within Caterpillar’s Turbomachinery Products organization provides students with challenging assignments in gas turbine product design and development. The organization includes Mechanical Design, Materials and Process Engineering, Gear and Rotor Systems Engineering, Condition Based Engineering, Aftermarket Engineering, and Turbine Production Engineering. With guidance from a mentor, interns gain meaningful work experience, complete a project assignment, and apply classroom learning to real industry situations. Intern work supports product durability, reliability, performance, cost, and manufacturability. Assignments may involve analytical simulations, testing, materials research, failure analysis, design improvements, assembly and production support, manufacturing, and development of design tools. The role is onsite five days a week. Relocation is available; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a four-year or advanced degree in Engineering or another relevant field.
- Classified by the school as a sophomore, junior, senior planning to attend graduate school, or currently attending graduate school.
- Overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Nice To Haves
- Previous co-op or internship experience.
- Problem-solving skills.
- High energy level and a sense of urgency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good business and technical judgment.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities across a variety of tasks.
Responsibilities
- Complete a project assignment under the guidance of a mentor.
- Conduct or support analytical simulations, including finite element analysis (FEA).
- Support development engine or component testing.
- Conduct materials research and analysis and failure analysis.
- Contribute to design changes for product improvements.
- Support engine assembly, production testing, and manufacturing.
- Develop design tools.
Benefits
- Accrued paid time off (PTO), if eligible.
- Paid holidays, if eligible.
- Paid volunteer day, if eligible.
- Housing stipend, if eligible.
- Relocation assistance, if eligible.
- Medical coverage, if eligible.
- Voluntary benefits, if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
