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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.
2027Internship Solutions Platforms Engineered
Solar Turbines’ engineering intern positions are created to provide students with challenging projects that play a key role in supporting gas turbinepackageand system design, as well as associated development activities. Under the guidance of mentors, students are given a meaningful work experience while gaining exposure to the entire corporate environment. This includes training courses, networking events, and facility tours, along with a challenging project assignment to complete that enables them the opportunity to apply classroom education to real work situations. Positions are available in mechanical, controls, systems,softwareand display development fields.ThisInternshipis an eleven-week program.
Out of classroomInternship Opportunities:Interns will get the opportunityto joinaSolar Turbine employee resource group,receive mentorship,engage inspecial eventsand luncheons with peers,hear fromkeynotespeakersandmuch more.Theseopenings will allow interns tobenefit in the following ways
Network with other members in theemployee resourcegroups.
Opportunities to supportother departmentsacross businessunits.
Have a voice to share ideas on topics that mattermostin afree-flowingspace.
Get Inspired by those around you to take needed actions inyourowncommunity.
Learn how to navigate the corporate workspace and excel infuture endeavors.
Exciting activities and lunches to enjoy with fellow internscreating lasting memories.
Minimum Qualifications
Currentlyin the process of obtaininga 4-year or advanced-degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevantdegree
Must be classified by school in Fall2026as one of the following: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduatestudent
Overall GPA of at least2.8on a 4.0 scale
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals
Ability to work well in a team environment, as well asindividually
PreviousInternshipexperience
Problem solvingskills
High energy level and sense of urgency
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good business / technical judgment
Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety oftasks
Pay Range:
$26.00 - $43.00
Intern Hourly 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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 16, 2026 - July 21, 2026
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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Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
