Summer Corporate Intern, Autonomy & Intelligent Systems Engineering

Caterpillar

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On-site
Location
Mossville, ILPeoria, ILPittsburgh, PASan Francisco, CAIrving, TX
Employment
Intern
Posted
30 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 8, 2026

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Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

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TL;DR · Summer Corporate Intern, Autonomy & Intelligent Systems Engineering

As a 2027 Summer Corporate Intern - Autonomy & Intelligent Systems Engineering, you will join the Robotics, Autonomy, and Automation team to develop advanced technologies for mining and construction equipment. You will work on building the intelligence layer that connects machines, data, and people to create safer, more productive jobsite operations. Your daily work involves developing AI-powered technologies for machine perception, autonomous decision-making, navigation, machine control, digital twins, and high-fidelity simulation. To succeed in this role, you should possess skills in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, MATLAB, CREO, Simulink, and C++. You will address critical industry challenges such as labor shortages and operational efficiency by transforming heavy machinery into intelligent systems. The work focuses on physical AI, integrating robotics, software, sensing, and control technologies to enable autonomous hauling and remote operations in demanding real-world environments.

What you'll do

  • Develop AI-powered technologies that enable heavy machinery to perceive and interact with the physical world autonomously.
  • Build software platforms for machine perception, autonomous decision-making, navigation, and machine control.
  • Create high-fidelity simulations and digital twins to test equipment in complex environments.
  • Implement robotics, sensor fusion, and computer vision to improve jobsite safety and productivity.
  • Develop advanced automation capabilities for mining and construction equipment portfolios.
  • Build the intelligence layer connecting machines, data, and people to create sustainable solutions.
  • Design and develop core autonomy platforms for remote operations and site technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year degree program in Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related field.
  • Must have completed at least 12 credit hours prior to the start of the internship.
  • Must maintain a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Must be able to relocate and commute reliably to the internship location for the duration of the program.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience (preferred).
  • Previous technical internship, co-op, or relevant research experience (preferred).
  • Participation in school clubs or student organizations (preferred).
  • Experience with Machine Learning, Deep Learning, MATLAB, CREO, Simulink, C++, or related coursework and projects (preferred).

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