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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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39) – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25)

About the Role:

PSLD’s Maintenance Components business is seeking a part-time intern to work in our Mossville facility. This role is ideal for currently enrolled in a four-year university to work alongside engineering professionals to learn and apply themselves. The intern will have an opportunity for project work within their teams.

This intern 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:

The intern will join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. The internship assignment would work up to 32-hour-per-week assignment lasting ­­­­28 weeks (January 6, 2025 – July 27, 2025).

The intern will have the opportunity to support the engineering team in development, testing and validation activities for hose and coupling that are used on Caterpillar equipment. The internship will mainly cover these 3 areas (but can include more depending on business need):

• Support Tooling Growth Projects

• Lab activities: Cat Experience, Safety, and Lab Modernization Support

• Maintenance Support Operations and Growth Support

What You Have (Internship Qualifications):

• Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities

• Knowledge of engineering principles, theory, and engineering experience gained through projects, internships, and/or relevant work experiences

• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college pursuing an ABET accredited degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Agricultural or Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Technology

• 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 2025 or later

• Must be able to work from the Mossville office area for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.

Top candidates can also have:

• Project or Team Leadership experience

• Previous technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience

Additional Information:

• Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.

• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

• This position will be in Mossville, Illinois, area.

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.

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media.

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:

September 23, 2024 – October 7, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom)

Posting Dates:

September 23, 2024 - October 6, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .