2027 Internship- Overhaul Engineer

Caterpillar•Desoto, TX

21h•Onsite

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. 2027 Internship Overhaul Engineer Overhaul Internship positions are designed to provide students with challenging projects that play a key role in supporting gas turbine product and development activities. 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 work situations. Typical intern projects provide the opportunity to analyze and develop turbomachinery assembly documentation and work instructions and detailed part repairs in support of a variety of gas turbine product lines. Additional responsibilities may include test performance and data analysis, materials research and analysis, engine assembly support, research and analysis of design changes for product improvements, manufacturing support, design tools for conformance with specifications in the areas of reliability, performance, cost, serviceability and manufacturability. Possible Internship placements within Overhaul are based on business need and may include: Mechanical Engineer Additional responsibilities may include test performance and data analysis, materials research and analysis, engine assembly support research and analysis of design changes for product improvements, manufacturing support, design tools for conformance with specifications in the areas of reliability, performance, cost, serviceability, and manufacturability. Quality Engineer Opportunity to analyze and develop process documentation, work instructions, and corrective or preventative actions to manufacturing issues in support of a variety of gas turbine product lines. Additional responsibilities may include test performance and data analysis, collection and analyzing of process data, failure investigation and analysis, and metrics creation for tracking progress. Tooling Engineering Opportunity to design and improve tooling solutions that enhance safety, manufacturing quality, and production efficiency. In this hands-on role, you will support shop floor operations by developing, modifying, and troubleshooting tooling and fixtures, while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and safety teams to solve real-world production challenges. Additional responsibilities may include developing inspection standards and maintenance procedures and contributing to shipping equipment requirements and repair processes to ensure continuous product flow. Test Engineer Opportunity to analyze and develop turbomachinery assembly, documentation, work instructions, and detailed part repairs in support of a variety of gas turbine product lines. Additional responsibilities may include test performance and data analysis, materials research and analysis, engine assembly support, research, and analysis of design changes for product improvements, manufacturing support, design tools for conformance with specifications in the areas of reliability, performance, cost, serviceability , and manufacturability.

Requirements

Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Business, or other relevant degree.
Classified by your school as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior planning to attend graduate school, or currently attending graduate school.
Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

Nice To Haves

Previous co-op or 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

Analyze and develop turbomachinery assembly documentation and work instructions.
Develop detailed part repairs in support of gas turbine product lines.
Perform test performance and data analysis.
Conduct materials research and analysis.
Provide engine assembly support.
Research and analyze design changes for product improvements.
Provide manufacturing support.
Design tools for conformance with specifications in areas of reliability, performance, cost, serviceability, and manufacturability.
Analyze and develop process documentation, work instructions, and corrective or preventative actions to manufacturing issues.
Collect and analyze process data.
Conduct failure investigation and analysis.
Create metrics for tracking progress.
Design and improve tooling solutions that enhance safety, manufacturing quality, and production efficiency.
Support shop floor operations by developing, modifying, and troubleshooting tooling and fixtures.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and safety teams to solve real-world production challenges.
Develop inspection standards and maintenance procedures.
Contribute to shipping equipment requirements and repair processes to ensure continuous product flow.