Internship Spring & Summer 2026 - Manufacturing Engineering (ONSITE)

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

2d•$25 - $43•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. Caterpillar's Large Engine Center in Lafayette, IN has an exciting internship for Manufacturing Engineering. This is an ONSITE opportunity that starts during the SPRING 2026 semester, through SUMMER 2026. Manufacturing Engineering interns assist more senior engineers in implementing engineering techniques, processes, tools and machinery in order to maximize product quality.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a Bachelors degree in Engineering
Able to work 12 - 20 hours /week ONSITE at our facility in Lafayette, IN during SPRING 2026 AND up to 40 hours/week during the SUMMER 2026 semesters
Degree Requirement Engineering Degree in progress
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Initiative: Being proactive and committing to action on self-identified job responsibilities and challenges; ability to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals.
Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Product Engineering: Knowledge of various product engineering techniques; ability to master professional methods to design, build and process hardware products or components.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Responsibilities

Applying basic engineering knowledge to develop technical skills and understanding of the business, products, systems, and procedures.
Assisting with the analysis and implementation of new or improved processes, products, or systems.
Helping resolve issues with design, manufacture or build sequences for processes and products.
Assisting in ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
Performing needs analysis and initiating ideas.