2027 Internship- Overhaul Engineer
DeSoto, TX - USA
Job Summary
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Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
OverhaulInternshippositions are designed to provide students with challenging projects that play a key role in supporting gas turbine product and development activities. Under the guidance of a mentor interns are given a meaningful work experience a project assignment to complete and the opportunity to apply classroom education to real work intern projects provide the opportunity to analyze and develop turbomachinery assembly documentation and work instructions and detailed part repairs in support of a variety of gas turbine product lines.
Additional responsibilities may include test performance and data analysis materials research and analysis engine assembly support research and analysis of design changes for product improvementsmanufacturing support design tools for conformance with specifications in the areas of reliability performance cost serviceability and manufacturability.
PossibleInternshipplacements within Overhaul are based on business need and may include:
Mechanical Engineer
Additional responsibilities may include test performance and data analysis materials research and analysis engine assembly support research and analysis of design changes for product improvements manufacturing support design tools for conformance with specifications in the areas of reliability performance cost serviceability and manufacturability.
Quality Engineer
Opportunity to analyze and develop process documentation work instructions and corrective or preventative actions to manufacturing issues in support of a variety of gas turbine product lines.
Additional responsibilities may include test performance and data analysis collection and analyzing of process data failure investigation and analysis and metrics creation for tracking progress.
Tooling Engineering
Opportunity to design and improve tooling solutions that enhance safety manufacturing quality and production this hands-on role you will support shop floor operations by developing modifying and troubleshooting tooling and fixtures while collaborating with manufacturing quality and safety teams to solve real-world production challenges.
Additional responsibilities may include developing inspection standards and maintenance procedures and contributing to shipping equipment requirements and repair processes to ensure continuous product flow.
Test Engineer
Opportunityto analyze and develop turbomachinery assembly documentation work instructions and detailed part repairsinsupport of a variety of gas turbine product lines.
Additionalresponsibilities may include test performance and data analysis materials research and analysis engine assembly supportresearchand analysis of design changes for product improvements manufacturing support design tools for conformance with specifications in the areas of reliability performance costserviceabilityand manufacturability.
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Engineering Science Technology Business or other relevant degree.
Classifiedby your school as a Sophomore Junior Senior planning to attend graduate school or currently attending graduate school.
Overall GPA of at least2.8on a 4.0 scale.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous co-oporInternshipexperience.
Problem solving skills.
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 of tasks.
Summary Pay Range:
$26.00 - $43.00
Intern Hourly Rate:
An interns 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
Posting Dates:
July 16 2026 - July 21 2026Any 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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Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.