2027 Part-Time Intern - Engineering

Caterpillar Inc.•Pontiac, IL

3d•$25 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

As a Part-Time Intern – Engineering at Caterpillar’s Pontiac facility, you will work with engineering, quality, maintenance, and production professionals supporting Fuel System and Aftertreatment components. You will contribute to a team focused on improving safety, quality, velocity, and cost while gaining experience and developing your skills and knowledge. The position is located onsite at Caterpillar’s Pontiac, Illinois facility. The anticipated start date is late spring or early summer 2027, with an opportunity to continue through the 2027–2028 school year. Expected hours are 10 to 15 per week during the school year and 40 per week during the summer. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. The intern hourly rate depends on the major or degree being pursued and the number of academic hours completed before the internship begins. The posting lists a summary pay range of $25.00 to $43.00 per hour.

Requirements

Must be enrolled full-time at a 2-year or 4-year college or university.
Must be able to commute daily to the Pontiac, Illinois facility.
Expected graduation date of 2028 or later.
Basic understanding of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies, and processes.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing, or interested in pursuing, a career in engineering, quality, or statistics.
Leadership involvement in campus organizations, community service, or extracurricular activities.
Business or technical internship, co-op, research, or other relevant experience.
Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
Shop floor experience.
Experience with AutoCAD and blueprint reading.
Basic understanding of industrial process control, technologies, and data structures.
Experience with PLC (programmable logic computers).
Experience with SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

Use Microsoft Excel and Minitab Statistical Software to analyze data.
Update work instructions using Microsoft Word and develop presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Enter machine results documentation into the SharePoint system.
Work with operations and engineering to implement continuous improvement projects using 6-Sigma tools.
Work with operations and manufacturing engineering on new equipment implementation.
Work with machine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the Pontiac Controls team to connect machine tools to databases.
Apply data analytics skills to support engineering and operations.