Corporate Co-op Program

Caterpillar Inc.

Co-op position for engineering/technology/computer science students at Caterpillar. Engaging in product development through hands-on design, simulation, and analysis tasks.

Posted 7/2/2026part-timeMossville • Arizona, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 - $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing control system algorithms using Matlab/Simulink, alongside proficiency in embedded software development in C, C#, and C++. Strong collaboration skills are essential for working with engineering teams on product development.

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Control System Algorithm DevelopmentEmbedded Software DevelopmentMatlab/Simulink ProficiencyEngineering CollaborationTechnical Internship Experience

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Hard Skills

Control System AlgorithmsEmbedded SoftwareC ProgrammingC# ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingDesign and SimulationHIL SimulationSIL SimulationEngineering Process OptimizationElectronic Control Modules

Soft Skills

CollaborationManagement Experience

Industry Keywords

Product DevelopmentEngineering TechnologyMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringAgricultural EngineeringAerospace EngineeringABET Accredited DegreeCaterpillar ProductsTechnical Internship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Continuous employment for engineering/technology/computer science students focused on product development
Work full-time in-person during the summer and part-time throughout the school year
Complete design & simulation tasks in support of Caterpillar product development
Collaborate with engineering teams to engineer components & systems for Caterpillar products
Develop/Implement control system algorithms using Matlab/Simulink
Design and test electronic control modules and components
Develop embedded software in C, C# and/or C++ for various electronic control modules
Verify functionality on a HIL [Hardware in the Loop] simulator bench or a SIL [Software in the loop] system
Analyze and optimize engineering processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college pursuing an ABET accredited degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Agricultural or Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Technology
Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution
Management experience
Previous technical internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience
Current intern or trainee at Caterpillar

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Volunteer Day
Housing Stipend and Relocation Assistance (if eligible)
Optional medical coverage
Optional voluntary benefits