Caterpillar Inc. · 9 hours ago
2026 Summer Corporate Intern - Business Operations
Peoria, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22.50/hr - $40.25/hr
Start in 2026 SummerCaterpillar Inc. is a global company focused on building a better world through innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Corporate Intern in Business Operations to gain practical experience and establish core competencies while helping to promote and sell products and services to customers and dealers.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build foundational knowledge of Caterpillar, its products, services and customers
Grow personally and professionally through soft skills development and hands-on technical training
Collaborate with experts in product development, dealer management, marketing, and sales, etc
Work in various rotational assignments throughout Caterpillar, learning strategy, services and products
Ultimately, manage assigned territory and serve as a connection between dealers and Caterpillar
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled full time at a 4-year University/College in Business, Sales, Engineering, or related degree at the time of application and throughout the program
Must have completed 12 credit hours prior to the start of the program
Minimum 2.8/4.0 cumulative GPA, no rounding
Must be able to relocate to internship location for the duration of the internship and complete daily commute using reliable transportation
Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
Preferred
Previous experience/demonstrated abilities in: Project Management, Relationship Management and Optimization, Negotiation and Persuasion, Customer Focus, Strong initiative, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, Strong presentation skills, Highly organized
Previous experience/level of proficiency within the following areas: Construction Equipment, Mining Equipment, Diesel Equipment, Natural Gas Engines, On-Highway Trucks
Benefits
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Day
Housing Stipend
Relocation Assistance
Medical coverage
Voluntary benefits
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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