2027 Summer Intern - Information Technology

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. About Cat Financial Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat® dealers for machines, engines, Solar® gas turbines, genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. Visit cat.com to learn more about Cat Financial. 2027 Summer Intern - Information Technology Job Summary: As an Information Technology Intern at Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial), you will be assigned to a specific department and given at least one project to work on for the duration of the internship. You will be expected to use your analytical skills and work independently. At the end of the summer, you will prepare and deliver a presentation to management on the details of your project. You'll gain professional and personal growth through the program, and you will also have opportunities to interact with senior leaders and other interns through group activities such as social events and leader presentations.

A wide variety of responsibilities may exist within the various IT units. Responsibilities vary but may include one or more of the following duties: • Performs all programming, development, integration, and system administration assignments. • Provides project management, programming, systems and/or system administration leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members. • Works on more complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls. •   Works independently on complex processes and modules that may be used by one or more programs, systems or in support if infrastructure component change management. • Develops major system modules, programs or infrastructure releases based on requirements gathered from system customers. • Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of system components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results. • Fully knowledgeable of current programming languages, program design and specification development, programming logic, logic diagrams, system analysis techniques, testing, debugging, documentation standards, file design, storage, and internal systems. • Performs integration tasks for in-house developed systems and/or purchased hardware and software solutions. • Assists customers with documentation, training, and usability efforts.

Descriptors 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. Level Basic Understanding: • Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message. • Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications. • Explains the importance of effective business communication. • Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures. Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools,