Gas Turbine Product Engineering Intern

Updated on 8/1/2026

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Compensation Overview

$26 - $43/hr

+ Housing Stipend + Relocation Assistance

San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

On-site five days a week. Relocation is available.

Career Area:

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World 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.

2027Internship-Gas Turbine Products Engineering

Gas Turbine Products Engineering(GTPE)Internshippositions are designed to provide students with challenging projects that play a key role in turbine product and development activities.  Under the guidance of a mentor, interns are given a meaningful work experience, a project assignment to complete, and the opportunity to apply classroom education to real work situations. 


Additional responsibilities may include test performance and data analysis, materials research and analysis, engine assembly support, research, and analysis of design changes for product improvements, manufacturing support, design tools for conformance with specifications in the areas of reliability, performance, cost, serviceability, and manufacturability.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currentlyin the process of obtaininga 4 year or advanced degree in Engineering or other relevant degree. 

  • Classified by your school as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior planning to attend graduate school, or currently attending graduate school.

  • Overall GPA of at least2.8on a 4.0 scale.  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previousco-op or Internship experience.

  • Problem solving skills.

  • High energylevelandsenseof urgency.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Good business / technical judgment.

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks.

Summary Pay Range:

$26.00 - $43.00

Intern Hourly 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 23, 2026 - December 30, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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