Electrical Engineer

About the role

Join Caterpillar’s Physical AI Platform for Construction Autonomy team as a summer intern. You will work on AI‑powered technologies that enable machines to perceive, understand, and interact with the physical world autonomously. The internship is a full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week assignment lasting 12 weeks, with on‑site work five days a week. You will gain experience in robotics, simulation, architecture, autonomy, automation, and software engineering while collaborating with engineers, researchers, and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test machine perception, autonomous decision‑making, and navigation algorithms.
• Contribute to digital twins, high‑fidelity simulation, and sensor‑fusion pipelines.
• Assist in building scalable software platforms for autonomous construction equipment.
• Work on robotics, machine control, and safety system prototypes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate AI, computer vision, and connectivity solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and technical presentations.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Previous technical internship, co‑op, research, or relevant project experience.
• Active 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 or projects showcasing analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, initiative, and intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.
• Comfort with a dynamic environment where digital solutions are evolving.
• Passion for technology and a desire to contribute to a team‑oriented setting.

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 internship start date.

Benefits

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer day
• Housing stipend
• Relocation assistance
• Medical coverage (if eligible)
• Voluntary benefits

Schedule

The internship runs for 12 weeks, full‑time (40 hours per week), on‑site five days a week. Relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not provided.