Campus Program Recruiter

About the role

When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a global team that builds stronger, more sustainable communities. The Physical AI Platform for Construction Autonomy team develops AI‑powered technologies that enable Caterpillar machines to perceive, understand, and interact with the physical world autonomously. By combining artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, computer vision, sensor fusion, simulation, connectivity, and scalable software platforms, the team builds the foundation for the next generation of intelligent construction equipment. Their work spans machine perception, autonomous decision‑making, navigation, machine control, digital twins, and high‑fidelity simulation, helping solve industry challenges such as labor shortages, jobsite safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Internship responsibilities

Interns will focus on building technical abilities for Physical AI in roles including, but not limited to, Robotics, Simulation, Architecture, Autonomy and Automation, and Software Engineering. They will contribute to projects that develop machine perception, autonomous decision‑making, navigation, digital twins, and simulation platforms for intelligent construction equipment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full‑time at a 4‑year university/college in Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related degree at the time of application and throughout the program
• Completed at least 12 credit hours prior to the start of the program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 (no rounding)
• Ability to relocate to the internship location for the duration of the internship and to commute daily using reliable transportation

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Previous technical internship, co‑op, research, or relevant experience
• Participation in school clubs or student organizations
• Experience with one or more of the following: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, MATLAB, CREO, Simulink, C++
• Relevant coursework and/or projects
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, initiative, and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work independently or as a collaborative team member
• Willingness to learn and comply with company policies and procedures
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where digital is evolving
• Passion for technology and eagerness to contribute to a team‑oriented environment
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to audiences of varying technical capacity

Schedule

The internship is a 40‑hour‑per‑week assignment lasting 12 weeks, working onsite five days a week.

Pay

Intern hourly rate ranges from $25.00 to $43.00, based on the major/degree pursued and the number of completed academic hours before the start of the internship.

Benefits

• 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. Relocation assistance is provided.