Forward Deployed Engineer-Solution Architect

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees.
• Interns will have assignments that provide them with experience and significant learning opportunities.
• Students can deepen their business skills in their assignments through team and business partner interactions, develop their skills, conduct presentations, and measure their success through the performance and evaluation process.
• You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees.
• Contribute to product design, simulation/performance analysis, test/validation, controls development, electronic components design, embedded software development, software validation/verification, and engineering data analytics.
• Apply analytical skills, initiate ideas, troubleshoot, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge.
• Collaborate with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities.
• Write and understand computer code, especially Python; apply knowledge of data analytics/data science, machine learning concepts/tools, and engineering and statistics fundamentals.
• Analyze and optimize an engineering process or processes.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college pursuing an ABET accredited degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Agricultural or Aerospace Engineering; Engineering Technology; or similar technical based programs at the time of application and throughout the program.
• Must have completed at least 24 semester hours from current institution before the start of the internship. If a transfer student, must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university.
• Must have a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average (no rounding) at time of application from current institution.
• Must maintain 3.0/4.0 cumulative grade point average (no rounding) prior to start of internship.
• Must be able to relocate to Peoria, IL area or an indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must have analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of engineering for a manufacturing environment, ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
• Must have organizational and management skills, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment.
• Must ensure all team members' contributions are recognized and valued.

Skills and Experiences

• Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, theory, and engineering experience gained through projects, internships, and/or relevant work experience.
• Understanding of engineering for a manufacturing environment, ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge.
• Collaborate with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment.
• Ensure all team members' contributions are recognized and valued.

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.

Pay

Pay Range $25.00 - $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.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week.