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San Diego, CA

2026 Internship ITS (Information Technology Solutions)

Internship
Manufacturing & Industrials
Engineering
Posted:
December 28, 2025

Caterpillar

Construction and mining equipment manufacturer
79.8
Palpable Score
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Internship Program – ITS (Information Technology Solutions)

This position is part of our Information Technology Solutions (ITS) Internship Program. The ITS Internship Program provides the foundation for the future success of Solar Turbines technology professionals and the future success of the organization. The purpose of the program is to start the development and training of the next generation of well-rounded and highly competent technology professionals through fun and challenging achievable projects.



Program Goals:


Program assignments vary for each individual and are decided upon between management and the employee based on the needs of the business. Work assignments can range from assisting in quality assurance, software development, customer support, project management, system administration.

Each program consists of yearly rotations in departments such as:

Interfacing with critical support and business roles to develop an understanding of our technology life cycle and how IT supports the business.

Once the internship is nearing the end, management will celebrate the accomplishments of the internship team members and provide feedback on their time as interns.


Minimum qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Compensation:

The hourly compensation for this role is $22.50-$39.00. Actual compensation will be determined by graduation year and degree type.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

About the company

Caterpillar

Company overview
Caterpillar is a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and locomotives. Caterpillar also provides aftermarket parts and services through a large dealer network, and offers financing for equipment purchases through related financial services. Caterpillar sells to customers in construction, mining, energy, transportation, and public infrastructure. Caterpillar is headquartered in Irving, Texas and operates worldwide.

Locations and presence

Caterpillar is headquartered in Irving, Texas and has a large US footprint alongside major operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Work setup depends on role, with many roles tied to on-site manufacturing and facilities, and a widely reported move to five days a week in-office for US corporate employees starting June 2, 2025.

Palpable Score

79.8
/ 100
Caterpillar offers a wide set of early-career entry routes, including internships, apprenticeships, placement years, and multiple rotational development programs with defined timeframes. Hiring process structure is visible in many roles, but candidate experience varies by function and location, which is common at Caterpillar’s scale. Pay transparency is better than most large manufacturers for interns and early talent roles, and outcomes look positive for many early-career hires, though not consistently documented with cohort-level promotion or retention stats.
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