2027 Engineering Corporate Internship Program Welding

Students can deepen their business skills in their assignments through team and business partner interactions, develop their skills, conduct presentations, and measure their success through the performance and evaluation process.

What You Will Do

You’lljoin a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. The internship is a 40-hour-per-week assignment lasting12 weeks.

You can focus on building welding and materials joining technical abilities in roles including (but not limited to) research and development, facility welding engineering support, product development,automationand supplier quality support.

What You Have – Skills and Experiences

In this role, you will have the opportunity tocontributeyour unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills.

Analytical skills,initiatingideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities

Knowledge of engineering principles, theory, and engineering experience gained through projects, internships, and/or relevant work experience

Fundamental understanding of engineering for a manufacturing environment, ability to design and implement welding and fabrication processes that safely realize a desiredobjectiveor invention

Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge

Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Participate in, and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment

Ensure all team members’ contributions are recognized and valued

Internship Program Qualifications

Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college pursuing an ABET accredited degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering with Welding Emphasis,Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology with awelding emphasis, Welding and Fabrication Technology, Welding and Fabrication Technology Management or Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology at the time of application and throughout the program

Must have completed at least 24semesterhours fromcurrentinstitution before the start of the internship.If a transfer student,must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university

Must have a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average (no rounding) at time of application from current institution*

*Current 1styear/1stsemester students at currentinstitutionmayutilizehigh school, college/community college, or trade school transcripts to meet a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average at time of graduation

Mustmaintain3.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average (no rounding) prior to start of internship

Must be able torelocateto Peoria, ILareaoranindicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation

Top CandidatesMayAlso Have

Project orteamleadership experience

Previoustechnical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience

Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills

Hands-on experience or knowledge of welding processes

Welding automation experience

Additional Information

Must attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application

Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States

Primary location for these positions isin thePeoria, Illinois area, witha number ofpositions in other locations

Sponsorship isNOTavailable for this position

This position requires working onsite five days a week

Why Choose Caterpillar?

We’reavalues-driven company whereyou’llfeel your work matters—whetheryou’reoptimizing machine performance, writing embedded code, or designing the next innovation in clean energy.You’llgain access to top-tier mentorship, technical resources, and real ownership of your work from day one.

FinalDetails

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Summary Pay Range:

$25.00 - $43.00

Intern Hourly Rate:

An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.

Intern Benefits:

The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:

Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Day

Housing Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Medical coverage

Voluntary benefits

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 17, 2026 - December 30, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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