High School Intern - Engineering

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.

What You Will Do:

As a High School Intern – Engineering with Caterpillar in Pontiac, IL, you will be working with a team of engineering, quality, maintenance, and production professionals supporting some of Caterpillar’s world class fuel system components. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a team making improvements in safety, quality, velocity, and cost while you gain valuable experience and grow your skills and knowledge.

Project scope and complexity will be adjusted to meet the capabilities of the intern. We would prefer an intern interested in pursuing a career in engineering, quality, or statistics. The intern needs strong computer skills with Microsoft Office type programs, and we will provide the training needed on other special software.

This position will start in the summer of 2024 with the expectations of working full time (40 hours per week) during the summer and will have the opportunity to work part time (10 to 20 hours per week) during the school year.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Utilize Microsoft Excel and Minitab Statistical Software to analyze data
• Utilize Microsoft Word to update work instructions
• Populate machine results documentation into Sharepoint system
• Work with maintenance on implementing continuous improvement projects
• Work with machine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Pontiac tool design on updating machine documentation

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Candidate must currently be enrolled in High School going into their Junior or Senior year of school or will be graduating from High School at the end of this current school year.
• Must be 16 years of age.
• Must be willing and able to complete daily work commute to the Pontiac facility using reliable transportation.
• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
   

Additional Information:

• This position is only for High School Students as part of Caterpillar Pontiac’s Student Internship Program
• This is a summer 2024 internship located in Pontiac, IL
• Relocation is NOT available

Final Details:

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process

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 15, 2024 - April 30, 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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