What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caterpillar Inc., 2026 Summer Corporate Intern - Information Technology - Application via WayUp position at Jobright.ai?
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Job Summary:
Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing and innovation, seeking to hire a Summer Corporate Intern in Information Technology. The intern will gain hands-on experience by supporting IT operations and collaborating with teams to assist in the development and implementation of IT solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of IT solutions.
• Support IT team with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and document business requirements.
• Participate in the maintenance and upgrade of IT systems and infrastructure.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and provide recommendations.
• Help in the creation of technical documentation and user guides.
• Perform data analysis and generate reports to support decision-making.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Must be enrolled full-time at a 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following fields of study: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics or any technical related degree at the time of application and throughout the program.
• Must have 15 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.
• If a transfer student, must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution.
• Must be able to relocate at indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C , or JavaScript.
• Understanding of software development principles and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Familiarity with various operating systems like Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Understanding of basic networking concepts, such as TCP/IP, DNS, and network protocols.
• Experience with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud services.
• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain, and effectively apply new skills & knowledge.
• Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities.
• Strong written, and verbal communication skills.
• Participate in, and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment.
Preferred:
• Demonstrated leadership that requires organizing or working with groups.
• Experience in project work.
• Relevant internship or work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills well-developed.
• Ability to effectively articulate and summarize analytical data for leadership.
Company:
WayUp connects students with jobs during and after college -- from summer internships to part-time gigs to full-time jobs after graduation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.
