Corporate Intern – Engineering

Caterpillar Inc.

Corporate Engineering Intern at Caterpillar working alongside engineering professionals on diverse projects and networking opportunities. Interns engage in various roles in engineering for a period of 12 weeks.

Posted 7/24/2026internshipPeoria • Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 - $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical abilities in engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Agricultural, or Aerospace Engineering, with a focus on Product Design, Simulation, and Software Development. Maintains a solid academic record and is prepared for hands-on experience in a collaborative team environment.

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ABET Accredited DegreeMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentEngineering Data Analytics

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Hard Skills

Product DesignSimulation AnalysisTest ValidationControls DevelopmentEmbedded Software DevelopmentSoftware ValidationEngineering Data AnalyticsProcess Engineering

Industry Keywords

Caterpillar Inc.InternshipEngineering TechnologyPerformance AnalysisElectronic Components

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
Interns will have assignments that provide them with experience and significant learning opportunities.
You’ll join 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 lasting 12 weeks.
You can focus on building technical abilities in roles including Product Design, Simulation/Performance Analysis, Test/Validation/Hands on, Controls Development, Electronic Components, Embedded Software Development, Software Validation/Verification for Electronic Systems, Engineering Data Analytics, Process Engineering.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college pursuing an ABET accredited degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Agricultural or Aerospace Engineering; Engineering Technology; or similar technical based programs at the time of application and throughout the program
Must have completed at least 24 semester hours from current institution 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
Must maintain 3.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average (no rounding) prior to start of internship
Must be able to relocate to Peoria, IL area or an indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation

Benefits

Comp & perks

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