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Caterpillar Inc.

Corporate Intern – Autonomy & Intelligent Systems Engineering

Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Physical AI intern developing robotics, autonomy, and AI for intelligent construction equipment. Building machine perception, control, simulation, and connected systems.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeMossville • California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 - $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical abilities in AI, Robotics, and Software Engineering, with a focus on Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Simulation technologies. Capable of contributing to autonomous systems and machine perception while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Machine LearningDeep LearningC++MATLABCREO

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Hard Skills
Machine LearningDeep LearningC++MATLABCREOSimulinkRoboticsComputer VisionSensor FusionSimulation
Tools & Technologies
Simulation PlatformsAI TechnologiesAutonomous Systems
Industry Keywords
Physical AIAutonomyAutomationMachine PerceptionDigital TwinsHigh-Fidelity Simulation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Participate in a 40-hour-per-week, 12-week summer internship
  • Build technical abilities for Physical AI in Robotics, Simulation, Architecture, Autonomy and Automation, and Software engineering
  • Develop AI-powered technologies enabling Caterpillar machines to perceive, understand, and interact with the physical world autonomously
  • Work across artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, computer vision, sensor fusion, simulation, connectivity, and scalable software platforms
  • Contribute to machine perception, autonomous decision-making, navigation, machine control, digital twins, and high-fidelity simulation
  • Develop technologies for autonomous hauling, machine positioning, safety systems, remote operations, site technologies, and core autonomy platforms
  • Network with Caterpillar employees at all levels
  • Work onsite five days a week

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must be currently participating or have participated in a Caterpillar student program
  • Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College in Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or related degree at the time of application and throughout the program
  • Must have completed 12 credit hours prior to the start of the program
  • Minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA, no rounding
  • Must be able to relocate to internship location for the duration of the internship and complete daily commute using reliable transportation
  • Demonstrated experience with several of the following: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, MATLAB, CREO, Simulink, C++, etc.
  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen
  • Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Volunteer Day
  • Housing Stipend
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Medical coverage
  • Voluntary benefits