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Cary, NC

2026 Supply Chain Co-Op

Internship
Manufacturing & Industrials
Operations
Posted:
December 28, 2025

Caterpillar

Construction and mining equipment manufacturer
79.8
Palpable Score
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Building Construction Products in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking students currently enrolled in North Carolina State University, to work side by side with supply chain professionals at Caterpillar.

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Interns are empowered with assignments that provide them with relevant work experience and significant opportunities for learning. In addition to this work, interns are encouraged to network with leaders and team members throughout the company to explore areas of Caterpillar outside of their assigned team.

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Fall Supply Chain Co-Op Session: January 2026 - March 2026

This is a 40 hour per week assignment. Applicants will be considered for on-site co-ops at locations in Cary, Clayton, and Sanford.

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Compensation and Benefits:

At Caterpillar, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account the following factors: the number of completed semester credit hours and whether the internship is considered an engineering, technical, or non-technical role. For Graduate level opportunities, the pay rate is determined by the type of degree you are pursuing (Masterโ€™s or Doctorate) post receiving an undergraduate degree.

The total rewards package, beyond base salary includes:

Those interested in joining the Supply Chain Co-Op must meet the following requirements for further consideration:

- Business Administration/Management with a focus/minor in Supply Chain, Statistics, Math or Logistics -Industrial Distribution - Industrial Engineering/Technology โ€“ Logistics - Operations Management - Supply Chain Management

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Top Candidates will also possess:

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are
encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Summary Pay Range:

$25.00 - $43.00

Intern Hour Rate:

An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.

Intern Benefits:

The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:

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 3, 2025 - November 14, 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 Caterpillarโ€™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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