2027 Summer Corporate Intern- Manufacturing

About the role#

Caterpillar's Manufacturing and Supply Chain Internship is a 12-week, full-time program designed to provide students with hands-on project experience. Interns work alongside manufacturing professionals to develop business skills, participate in networking opportunities with management, and contribute to team-based projects. Success in this role is measured through performance evaluations and project presentations.

What you'll do#

• Manufacturing Engineering: Support the enhancement and modification of facility equipment and processes, monitor reliability, and provide technical engineering support.
• Quality: Analyze non-conformance data, maintain quality system documentation, and assist in internal and external audits to identify root causes of quality issues.
• Automation: Research customer experience with robotic platforms, document architecture and software design, and assist in the verification and validation of robotic tools.

What you'll need#

• Current full-time enrollment in a 4-year university pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Computer, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 30 completed semester hours prior to the start of the internship.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.8/4.0.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site five days per week.
• Ability to relocate to the assigned work location for the duration of the internship.

Location & details#

• Work Modality: On-site (5 days per week).
• Term: Summer 2027.
• Locations: Decatur, IL; Mapleton, IL; Mossville, IL; Sanford, NC; Menominee, MI; Schertz, TX; Seguin, TX; Brooklyn Park, MN; Franklin, IN; West Fargo, ND.
• Compensation: This is a paid internship.
• Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.