About the role#
As an Engineering Intern at the Pontiac facility, you will join a team of professionals focused on Fuel System and Aftertreatment components. You will contribute to projects that improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost while gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Analyze data using Microsoft Excel and Minitab Statistical Software.
- Update work instructions in Microsoft Word and prepare presentations in PowerPoint.
- Manage machine results documentation within the SharePoint system.
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to implement continuous improvement projects using 6-Sigma tools.
- Assist with the implementation of new equipment alongside manufacturing engineering.
- Work with original equipment manufacturers and the Pontiac Controls team to connect machine tools to databases.
- Apply data analytics skills to support ongoing engineering and operations tasks.
What you'll need#
- Full-time enrollment at a 2-year or 4-year college or university, with an expected graduation date of 2028 or later.
- Ability to commute daily to the Pontiac, Illinois facility.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing methods, industrial process controls, and data structures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
- Preferred experience includes shop floor work, AutoCAD, blueprint reading, PLC, and SCADA systems.
- Prior experience through internships, co-ops, research, or leadership in campus and community organizations is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Pontiac, Illinois (On-site).
- Schedule: 10 to 15 hours per week during the school year, with full-time hours (40 hours per week) during the summer.
- Terms: Summer 2027, Fall 2027, Winter 2028, and Spring 2028.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not available.
About Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. manufactures construction and mining equipment, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Founded in 1925, the company operates through segments focused on construction, resource industries, and energy and transportation. It maintains a global dealer network and provides financing services. The firm is based in Irving, Texas, and employs over 65,000 people.
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