2024 Summer High School Intern - Information Technology

Career Area:
Enterprise Cross Functional
Job Description:
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.
The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and Ground Engaging Tools) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.
Through it all, we are one team - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience
What You Will Do:
We are looking for a variety of dynamic, organized self-starters to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a 2024 Summer High School Intern - Information Technology. We have multiple openings in various disciplines across our Aftermarket Parts Organization. To learn more about what we are looking for, our opportunities are broken out into the following skillsets:
Data Warehouse:

• Working with data warehouse and reporting tools such as PowerBI
• Retrieving and analyzing data via snowflake and snaplogic
• Updating and writing queries against snowflake tables
• User/Authorization Support - providing data access to customers.

• Working with customers (internal and external) and executing with a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrating initiative with willingness to take ownership and accountability.

Information Technology Infrastructure:

• Provide assistance within the PC Asset Management area to support our office environment and ensure all users are provided with appropriate and quality equipment
• Collect data and collaborate with other team members to survey and audit the current state of IT equipment at the Morton facility
• Assist with miscellaneous day to day activities including, but not limited to inventory assessment, hardware lifecycle management, inventory organization, and hardware installation.
• Deliver equipment to necessary locations throughout the facility (May include lifting up to 20 pounds)
• Maintain MS forms and lists related to team processes and procedures
• Manage email communications with excellent customer service skills

Program Management Office (PMO):

• Review/Update PMO checklist working with the Project Manager's.
• Support project managers with any test data readiness and test monitoring help.
• Assist in Control meetings and Stakeholder update meetings.

Logistics Information Services (LIS) Project Admin:

• Working with data warehouse and reporting tools such as PowerBI and Tableau
• Retrieving and analyzing data via snowflake and snaplogic.
• Updating and writing queries against Snowflake tables
• Salesforce Profile and Permission Set Auditing
• Salesforce User Data Cleanup
• Salesforce Data Ownership/Classification
• User/Authorization Support - providing data access to customers.
• Working with customers (internal and external) and executing with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrating initiative with willingness to take ownership and accountability.

What You Will Have:
Basic Qualifications

• Must be a current High School junior or senior.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average
• Must be within a commutable driving distance to the Morton, IL facility.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the facility.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (includes Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)

What Will Put You Ahead:
(Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with Artificial Intelligence
• Knowledge of programming concepts and understanding of logic (such as SQL queries, DB2, Snowflake)
• Must have taken a general programming or related class.

Additional Information:

• These positions are located in Morton, Illinois and will start in May 2024 with the expectations of working full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer.
• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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.
Posting Dates:
April 1, 2024 - April 14, 2024
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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