2026 Summer Corporate Intern

Career Area:

Students and Graduates

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.

Big machines mean big technology. Are you looking for your next big challenge? 

Here at Caterpillar, we believe in The Power of Everyone. Our competitive advantage as a Fortune 100 leader begins with our employees who remain passionate, innovative, and diverse. Our most valuable work comes from the inclusive environment we’ve fostered to celebrate people of all backgrounds, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. United under our Values in Action, our dedicated teams at Caterpillar do the work to build a better world. 

What does a Digital & Analytics Internship offer?

Cat Digital is leading our industry with the utilization of data, analytics, innovation, digital channels and techniques to drive profit, create more efficient revenue growth, unlock new revenue streams, and provide more durable competitive advantages for the business through unexpectedly great experiences for our customers.
 

You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. The internship is a 40-hour-per-week assignment lasting 12 weeks.
 

You can focus on building technical abilities in roles including (but not limited to):
 

Applications Engineering – Interns will be emersed in designing and rapidly developing consistent customer-centric, premium digital experiences. This includes product development, mobile and service applications, eCommerce and digital marketing, etc.

Digital Platform - Interns will work to help simplify enterprise digital infrastructure, accelerate application development, ensuring greater data availability, quality and security. Teams include but are not limited to digital data and artificial intelligence, telematics gateway and datahub, DevOps and Cybersecurity.

Data Analytics - Interns will apply analytics techniques on a very large set of diverse data from IoT connected assets, anomaly detection, business analytics, data visualization, and business marketing analytics. The Data Analytics interns contribute to the analytics project teams tasked with solving problems of medium to high complexity working in an analytics approach, related digital technology, or business domain.

Digital Business Analyst – Interns work with internal and external customers by creating, analyzing and validating business requirements, translating them into detailed functional requirements and user stories, and defining acceptance criteria and test cases.

Dealer & Customer Support – Interns will help drive deployment and support of Caterpillar’s key digital products and maturing data management processes.

Digital Connectivity – Interns will help develop, certify and deliver high quality telematics solutions to enhance customer insights.

Program Qualifications – Skills & Experience

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Top Candidates will also have:

• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Previous technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience
• Participation in school clubs or student organizations
• Demonstrated experience with several of the following: Python, Java, SQL, Snowflake, AWS/Azure, Tableau, Power BI, Google Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Salesforce, React, JavaScript, Node.js, HTML, UI Design, UX Research, writing API’s for deployment, etc.
• Relevant coursework and/or projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills, initiative, and intellectual curiosity
• Able to work independently or as a collaborative team member
• Ability to learn and comply with company policies and procedures
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where digital is still evolving as a core offering
• Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-orientated environment
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, regardless of the technical capacity of the audience

Compensation and Benefits:
 

At Caterpillar, our internship pay rates are standardized for Digital and Analytics roles and we take into account the number of completed semester credit hours.

Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience:

• Comprehensive internship orientation
• Tours of state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities
• Product Demonstration
• Mentorship Programs
• Various social events
• Networking with leadership
• Business skill building
• Career discussion with leaders and experts
   

If you are interested in applying for this position, please attach a copy of your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcripts to your application.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.00 - $43.00

Intern Hour Rate:

An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.

Intern Benefits:

The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Volunteer Day

• Housing Stipend 

• Relocation Assistance

• Medical coverage

• Voluntary benefits

Relocation is available for this position.Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

August 25, 2025 - August 26, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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