2027 Welding Engineer Intern
About The Position
Caterpillar’s Welding Engineering Internship offers students challenging projects that contribute to welding production and development activities. Working under the guidance of a mentor, interns gain meaningful work experience, complete a project assignment, and apply classroom learning to real-world situations. Responsibilities may include welding tests and data analysis, materials research and analysis, and manufacturing support related to performance, cost, serviceability, and manufacturability. Welding processes may include GTAW, GMAW, SAW, and FCAW on structural components and pipe. Work may also involve full robotic solutions and collaborative robots used for welding assemblies. Potential placements include first operations cutting and machining; light fabrication; small and large spool shops; large structures bases; large structures OGM; cobots and automation; welder training; and process improvement projects. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a four-year or advanced degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or another relevant field.
- Classified by the 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 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
- Contribute to welding production and development activities through challenging project work.
- Complete a project assignment under the guidance of a mentor.
- Perform welding tests and analyze data.
- Conduct materials research and analysis.
- Support manufacturing activities related to performance, cost, serviceability, and manufacturability.
- Potentially work with GTAW, GMAW, SAW, or FCAW processes on structural components and pipe.
- Potentially work with robotic solutions and collaborative robots used for welding assemblies.
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
