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2027 Manufacturing Engineer Intern
The Turbofab Manufacturing and Welding Process Internship involves working with various Manufacturing/Design Engineers,
Shop Operations Personnel, Tool Design, and CAD/CAM groups to develop and execute cost effective, stable
manufacturing processes that support a safe and quality conscience work environment.
Overview:
· ~ 3-Month Program
· Placement based on interests, background, and business need
· Interns are assigned a mentor
Potential Placements:
Additional responsibilities may include working with Engineering Professionals and New Technology, experiencing hands-on Engineering work, participating in training classes: Lean, Creo/PDM, Navisworks and more,
touring local production facilities, participating in departmental networking events, presenting your summer intern experience to Solar staff.
$26.00 - $43.00
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.
The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
October 5, 2026 - October 19, 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.
