2025 Summer Corporate Intern - Engineering
Caterpillar
- Peoria, IL Chillicothe, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Product Design: Engineer components & systems for Caterpillar products to meet our customers' needs. Deliver solutions by leading collaboration with cross functional teams throughout our value chain starting from initial concept through to production.
- Simulation/Performance Analysis: CFD - Computational Fluid Dynamics (ANSYS), FEA - Finite Element Analysis, 3D modelling, autonomy sensor and photorealistic environment root cause investigation; system/subsystem/component design optimization, structural dynamics, development and optimization of Engine, Aftertreatment, Battery, Fuel Cell, Powertrain, Machine System performance, and/or Autonomy and Multiple Machine Coordination.
- Test/Validation/Hands on: Apply strong mechanical engineering understanding in a test/validation (hands-on) environment, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with others for optimal results.
- Controls Development: Develop/Implement control system algorithms using Matlab/Simulink for various control systems including but not limited to engine controllers, machine implement controllers as well as powertrain controllers. Will be responsible for understanding the feature requirement, implementing it as well as testing it prior to a production roll out.
- Electronic Components: Will be responsible for designing and testing various electronic control modules as well as various electronic components. Will work with various internal Caterpillar clients to understand controller/component requirements, help design Printed Circuit Board layouts as well as perform digital/analog/power circuit analysis and testing. Other duties may include working with suppliers, testing the controllers/components in various environments, ensuring that FMEAs [Failure Mode and Effects Analysis] are conducted and documented to meet stringent Caterpillar quality requirements.
- 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, autonomy algorithms for perception, localization, and planning, 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.
- 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
- Fundamental understanding of engineering for a manufacturing environment, ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention
- 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
- Must be enrolled in a full-time at a 4-year accredited university/college pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Agricultural or Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Technology
- Must have 30 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.
- Expected graduation date of August 2025 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
- Project or Team Leadership experience
- Previous technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience
- Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
- Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.
- Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States.
- Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
- These positions will be in the Peoria, Illinois, area , with a small number of positions in other locations.
- Comprehensive internship orientation
- Product Demonstrations
- Mentoring
- Networking with management
- Business skill building
- Career discussion with management and experts
- Paid holidays
- Housing stipend