Solar Turbines
2027 Welding Engineer Intern
Channelview, Texas · Intern · Internship
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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.
Responsibilities
- Additional responsibilities may include welding test performance and data analysis, materials research and analysis, manufacturing support, performance, cost, serviceability, and manufacturability.
Requirements
- Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology or other relevant degree.
Nice to have
- 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.
- 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.
Compensation
- 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 Hourly Rate:
Benefits
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Housing Stipend
- Medical coverage
- Voluntary benefits
- The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:
- 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.
Company info
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This listing is sourced directly from Solar Turbines's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.