2026 Summer Corporate Intern - Business Operations

Internship Opportunity at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary

Caterpillar offers a unique opportunity within our Business Operations organization to allow students to gain a wealth of real-world practical experience and establish core competencies. Business Operations professionals across the enterprise help our dealers and customers succeed in their business through the promotion and selling of products and services, including market research and advertising to the industries we serve. Business Operations Interns help define and deliver premium and consistent online experiences that generate leads, sales, and customer loyalty by accelerating transformational innovation and aggressively developing and growing Caterpillar's customer-facing digital business and services, revenue, and profit. Business, Marketing, Analytics, Communications degrees or similar preferred.

Specialties within Business Operations Include But Are Not Limited To :

• Channel Development
• Account Management
• Equipment & Services Sales Management
• Sales Learning
• Site Application Performance & Technology
• Business Development / Strategy
• Sales, Operations & Support
• Commercialization

Additional Info :

What You Will Do :

What You Have :

Customer Focus : Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Problem Solving : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Relationship Management : Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Program Qualifications :

Top Candidates Will Also Have :

Summary Pay Range : $22.50 - $39.00

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 : Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Paid Volunteer Day, Housing Stipend, Relocation Assistance, Medical coverage, Voluntary benefits.