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Peoria, IL

Internship

Onsite

$22.50/hr - $40.25/hr

Intern

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on building a better world through innovation and sustainability. The Information Technology Intern will support IT operations, gaining hands-on experience while assisting in the development and implementation of digital analytics and business intelligence solutions.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of digital analytics and business intelligence solutions, including Power BI dashboards, data models, and automated reporting
Support the team with data quality troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and resolving issues across digital platforms and analytics tools
Participate in the maintenance, optimization, and upgrade of data pipelines, analytics environments, and digital systems
Help in the creation of technical documentation, data dictionaries, process flows, and user guides for analytics and digital tools, including Power BI assets

Qualification

Required

Must be enrolled full-time at a 4-year accredited university/college in one of the following fields of study: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics or any technical related degree at the time of application and throughout the program
Must have 15 completed semester hours before the start of the internship. If a transfer student, must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university
Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution
Knowledge of one or more programming languages such as Python, SQL, Java, C++, or JavaScript, with an interest in applying them to data and analytics workflows
Familiarity with Power BI for building dashboards, creating data models, and visualizing insights, as well as cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Snowflake, Azure, Google Cloud)
Ability to organize and manage multiple analytics or digital projects simultaneously, with a strong capacity to quickly learn and apply new technologies, tools, and methodologies
Success in collaborating with cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and individuals from diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and technical backgrounds
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in explaining technical or analytical concepts to non‑technical audiences
Commitment to participating in, and building on, our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment

Preferred

Proficiency in analytics‑related software applications, programming languages, or digital technologies used for data processing, visualization, and system support
Examples include: Power BI, SQL, Python, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), data modeling concepts, and foundational knowledge of networking or system tools such as Firewall management or IP Subnet planning
Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate data findings into clear, actionable insights
Strong problem‑solving and customer‑service skills, especially in supporting users, resolving data issues, and improving digital workflows