Part-Time Intern - Manufacturing 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.

As a Part-Time Intern – Manufacturing Engineering at Caterpillar’s Pontiac facility, you will be working with a team of engineering, quality, maintenance, and production professionals supporting some of Caterpillar’s world class Fuel System and Aftertreatment 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.

What You Will Do:

This position is located in Pontiac, IL with the expectations of working full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer and will have the opportunity to continue part-time (10 to 15 hours per week) throughout the 2024-2025 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 update work instructions and Microsoft Power Point to develop presentations.
• Populate machine results documentation into Sharepoint system.
• Work with operations and engineering to implement continuous improvement projects using 6-Sigma tools.
• Work with operations and Manufacturing Engineering for new equipment implementation.
• Work with machine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Pontiac tool design on updating machine documentation.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Must be enrolled full-time at a 2-year or 4-year college/university.
• Must be willing and able to complete daily work and commute to the Pontiac facility using reliable transportation.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications):

• Currently or interested in pursuing a career in engineering, quality, or statistics
• Leadership involvement in campus organizations, community service and/or extracurricular activities
• Business and or technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience
• Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

Additional Information:

• Start date for this position will be summer 2024.
• The primary location for this position is Pontiac, IL
• This position does not offer relocation.

Final Details

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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 9, 2024 - April 22, 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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