Solar Turbines
2027 Material & Process Engineering, Summer Intern
San Diego, California · 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
- Conducting materials research and analysis to support the development of new gas turbine components.
- Supporting design changes for product improvements with a focus on materials and processes.
- Assisting in engine assembly support, production test support, and manufacturing support.
- Developing and utilizing design tools for materials engineering applications.
- The Materials & Process Engineering internship program within Gas Turbine Product Engineering is designed to provide students with challenging assignments within gas turbine product design and development activities.
Requirements
- Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Weld engineering, or Ceramic Engineering
Nice to have
- Previous co-op/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.
- This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
- Intern Hourly Rate:
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 industry 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
- This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.
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