Lafayette Engine Center Internship Program - Manufacturing, Supply Chain, & Order to Delivery

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caterpillar Lafayette Large Engine Center (LEC) is seeking students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work side by side with manufacturing and supply chain professionals at Caterpillar. Interns are empowered with assignments that provide them with relevant work experience and significant opportunities for learning. This internship program will start in May of 2026 working full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer and then will transition to a part-time (10 to 20 hours per week) assignment during the academic school year. The position may start prior to May 2026 with the agreement of candidate and hiring manager. This position has the opportunity to continue until graduation! As an intern within the LEC internship program, you’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees.

Requirements

Analytical skills
initiating ideas
troubleshooting
root cause analysis
problem-solving
critical thinking capabilities
Ability to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner
Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be enrolled full-time at a 4-year university/college in one of the following degree programs: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Systems Management, Business Administration/Management with a focus/minor in Supply Chain, Statistics, Math or Logistics, Finance, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, General Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering/Technology, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Manufacturing Engineering/Technology, Manufacturing Systems, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering/Technology, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Technical Systems Management
Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 scale (no rounding) at current institution
Must have completed 30 semester hours prior to start of internship
If a transfer student, must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university
Graduation date must be May 2026 and beyond
Must be able to complete a daily work commute to the Lafayette Large Engine Center using reliable transportation throughout the entirety of the internship

Nice To Haves

Leadership involvement in campus organizations, community service and/or extracurricular activities
Previous technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience

Responsibilities

Focus on building technical abilities in roles including (but not limited to): Manufacturing Engineering
Focus on building technical abilities in roles including (but not limited to): Facilities Engineering
Focus on building technical abilities in roles including (but not limited to): Operations Quality
Focus on building technical abilities in roles including (but not limited to): Supply Chain Planning
Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment
Ensure all team member’s contributions are recognized and valued