2027 Welding Engineer Intern

Career area

Engineering

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.

2027 Welding Engineer Intern

Welding Engineering Internship positions are designed to provide students with challenging projects that play a key role welding production 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 situations.

Additional responsibilities may include welding test performance and data analysis, materials research and analysis, manufacturing support, performance, cost, serviceability, and manufacturability. Welding process may include GTAW, GMAW, SAW, FCAW welding structurally and on pipe. We also deploy full robotic solutions along with multiple variations of cobots for welding assemblies.

Potential placements

• First operations cutting and machining
• Light Fabrication
• Small and Large Spool shop
• Large Structures bases
• Large Structures OGM
• Cobots & Automation
• Welder Training
• Process improvement projects

Minimum qualifications

• Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology or other relevant degree.
• Classified by your school as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior planning to attend graduate school, or currently attending graduate school.
• Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous co-op or Internship experience.
• 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 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

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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