2027 Welding Engineer Intern
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- $26–$43/hr
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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.
2027 Welding Engineer Intern
Welding Engineering Internship positions are designed to provide students with challenging projects that play a key role welding production and development activities. 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.
Additional responsibilities may include welding test performance and data analysis, materials research and analysis, manufacturing support, performance, cost, serviceability, and manufacturability. Welding process may include GTAW, GMAW, SAW, FCAW welding structurally and on pipe. We also deploy full robotic solutions along with multiple variations of cobots for welding assemblies.
Potential Placements:
- First operations cutting and machining
- Light Fabrication
- Small and Large Spool shop
- Large Structures bases
- Large Structures OGM
- Cobots & Automation
- Welder Training
- Process improvement projects
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology or other relevant degree.
- Classified by your school as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior planning to attend graduate school, or currently attending graduate school.
- Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Summary Pay Range:
$26.00 - $43.00Intern 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
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
October 5, 2026 - October 19, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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About Us
Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions.
Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets.
Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas, including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil, and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.