Data Scientist Internship

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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.

Solar Turbines is a global producer of industrial gas turbines. Our Solar Digital team develops modern digital tools and AI solutions that help customers operate their equipment safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

We are looking for motivated university students who want hands‑on experience with AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI (LLMs). This part‑time position allows you to work on real projects during your studies.

What You Will Work On

• Helping test, apply, and improve generative AI models (especially large language models)

• Supporting the development of machine learning models used in Digital Twins and predictive analytics

• Working with different types of data, including time‑series, text, structured and unstructured data

• Assisting with data preprocessing and preparing data for model training

• Helping build simple AI/ML pipelines

• Collaborating with software engineers, data scientists, and mechanical engineers

• Writing basic documentation to track experiments and solutions

• You will receive support and guidance from experienced team members.

What We Expect from You

• You are a university student in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a similar field

• Basic Python programming skills

• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts

• Interest in AI and Generative AI

• Experience with Git or similar version control tools

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or Docker is an advantage

• Experience from school projects, hobby projects, or internships is welcome

• Ability to work in a team and good communication skills

• Curiosity and willingness to learn

What You Will Gain

• Experience working on real AI projects used in industry

• Exposure to modern tools and methods (LLMs, cloud, ML engineering)

• Work in an international engineering environment

• Flexible working hours suitable for students

• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable and innovative energy solutions

Any offer of employment may be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background screening.

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Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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