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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
About the Role / What You Will Do
Caterpillar's Corporate Engineering Intern program seeks students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work alongside engineering professionals to learn and apply themselves to project work within their teams.
Interns will have assignments that provide them with experience and significant learning opportunities. In addition to this work, Interns can network with management throughout the company to learn about Caterpillar areas outside their assigned team.
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’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 (but not limited to):
- Embedded Software Development: Develop Embedded Software in C, C# and/or C++ for various electronic control modules. Some examples of Embedded Software development applications include Datalink communications, Inputs and Outputs [ Sensors and actuators], speed calculation, Injection/spark timing, memory management, CPU optimization, multi core design and implementation etc. In addition, some areas of work include developing scripts in Python/Visual Basic for automation.
- Software Validation/Verification for Electronic Systems: Verify functionality of a feature or control system algorithm on a HIL [ Hardware in the Loop] simulator bench or a SIL [ Software in the loop] system. Understand requirements of the feature and/or the schematics of the controller / control system, verify functionality and debug/report anomalies to the development team and help validate fixes.
- Engineering Data Analytics: Ability to write and understand computer code; Python; analytics/data science experience; exposure to machine learning concepts/tools; engineering and statistics fundamentals.
What You Have – Skills and Experiences
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills.
- Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities
- Knowledge of Embedded Software development, design, and testing experiences gained through projects, internships, and/or relevant work experiences
- 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 member’s contributions are recognized and valued
Internship Program Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in a full-time at a 4-year accredited university/college pursuing a degree in Computer Science
- Must have 30 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.
If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university - Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution
- Expected graduation date of August 2024 or later
- Must be able to relocate to Peoria, IL area or indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation
Top candidates can also have:
- Strong development experience in C, C++, and/or Python
- Experience with Embedded Software development, design, and testing
- Project or Team Leadership experience
- Previous technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience
- Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Information:
- Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.
- Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
- These positions will be in the Peoria, Illinois, area.
Intern Benefits
Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience:
- Comprehensive internship orientation
- Product Demonstrations
- Mentoring
- Networking with management
- Business skill building
- Career discussion with management and experts
- Paid holidays
- Housing stipend (if eligible)
Final details:
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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