Caterpillar Inc.
Company description:
"Since it’s inception more than 80 years ago, Caterpillar has grown to be the largest maker of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines in the world. In partnership with our worldwide dealer network, Caterpillar is driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. As a global, diverse technology leader, Caterpillar is committed to excellence in all that we do. We are proud of our role in building the world’s infrastructure. And we’re proud of who we are – thousands of people making progress possible around the world."
Web address:
Number of employees:
90,000+
Year company founded:
1925
Typical entry level positions and majors:
Caterpillar has opportunites in the following areas: Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing, Pricing, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources and Environmental, Health & Safety.
Major locations:
Caterpillar facilities are located globally in Africa, the Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America. Our products and components are manufactured in 50 U.S. facilities and in 65 other locations around the globe.
Summer/Internship/Co Op opportunities:
Caterpillar's Corporate Internship Program gives students the opportunity to gain practical, challenging and meaningful on-the-job work experience, while working for a technology leader and the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. At Caterpillar, we're more than just our machines - we're people - working in every arena to make progress possible.
Our Corporate Intern Program offers opportunities for internships in several fields including: accounting, communications, engineering, finance, global purchasing, human resources, environmental health & safety, information technology, logistics, marketing, manufacturing and pricing. Your interests, course of study and the availability of openings determine assignments. Interns are given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and apply their knowledge from college coursework, as well as the chance to network with professionals, tour manufacturing and research facilities and attend social activities.
Sessions:
A majority of our internships are located in Peoria, Illinois, where Caterpillar's corporate headquarters building is located. Peoria can accommodate, charm and entertain just about anyone. When you are not having the time of your life at work, you can cruise the riverfront, workout at one of the many fitness facilities or shop until your shoes wear out.
FAQ:
Are there any opportunities to travel?
Caterpillar is a global company with opportunities to travel and work at locations across the US and abroad. We have manufacturing facilities in 21 countries, marketing headquarters in 11 countries and distribution centers in 19.
We are in locations such as Miami, San Diego, Nashville, Melbourne, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Geneva, Paris, Moscow and Singapore - wherever customers are using our equipment, engines or services to make progress possible.
Caterpillar isn't just big yellow machines. It's people—thousands of people all over the world working together to make progress possible.
What is the application process?
If you now attend a four-year college or university, please check with your career services or placement office to inquire about Caterpillar opportunities
Eligibility Requirements:
*Have a minimum GPA of 2.8/4.0
*Be a full-time student attending a 4-year university and have completed one (1) year
*If transferred from a 2-year college, have completed one semester at the 4-year university
*Be legally authorized to work in the United States
If you meet the minimum eligibility requirements listed above, please submit your resume.
Apply online at www.catcareers.com.
What is the availability if tuition reimbursement?
We offer a very competitive benefits package, immediate vacation eligibility, incentive pay and continuing education tuition reimbursement.