Lafayette Engine Center Internship Program - Manufacturing, Supply Chain, & Order to Delivery

Caterpillar, Inc. • Lafayette, IN • 8h ago

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.

About The Program:

The Caterpillar Lafayette Large Engine Center (LEC) is seeking students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work side by side with manufacturing and supply chain professionals at Caterpillar. Interns are empowered with assignments that provide them with relevant work experience and significant opportunities for learning.

This internship program will start in May of 2026 working full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer and then will transition to a part-time (10 to 20 hours per week) assignment during the academic school year. This position has the opportunity to continue until graduation!

What You Will Do:

As an intern within the LEC internship program, you'll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. You can focus on building technical abilities in roles including (but not limited to):

Manufacturing Engineering

Facilities Engineering

Operations

Quality

Supply Chain Planning

What You Have - Skills & Experiences:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills:

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

Ability to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner

Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge

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

Internship Program Qualifications:

Must be enrolled full-time at a 4-year university/college in one of the following degree programs: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Systems Management, Business Administration/Management with a focus/minor in Supply Chain, Statistics, Math or Logistics, Finance, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, General Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering/Technology, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Manufacturing Engineering/Technology, Manufacturing Systems, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering/Technology, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Technical Systems Management

Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 scale (no rounding) at current institution

Must have completed 30 semester hours prior to start of internship. If a transfer student, must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university

Graduation date must be December 2026 and beyond

Must be able to complete a daily work commute to the Lafayette Large Engine Center using reliable transportation throughout the entirety of the internship

Top candidates will also have:

Leadership involvement in campus organizations, community service and/or extracurricular activities

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

This is a part-time, temporary position

Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

Relocation is NOT available for this position

All internship positions within this program are located in Lafayette, Indiana

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

What You Will Get:

Besides exciting work, interns will experience:

Comprehensive internship orientation

Product demonstrations

Mentoring

Networking with management

Business skill building

Career discussion with management and experts

Paid holidays throughout the summer session(s)

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.

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

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:

August 18, 2025 - September 15, 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.

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

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