Job Description:

Our corporate internship program gives students the opportunity to gain practical, challenging and meaningful on-the-job work experience, while working for one of the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and a wide and growing offering of related services. This International Trade Internship is available to students with a background in Communications, Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Purchasing. Your interest and course of study should support these fields. From the start of your internship, you will be are challenged to demonstrate your strengths and apply your knowledge to help us achieve our business strategy.

Many perks come with this internship, including:

• Organized social activities, such as sporting events, riverboat cruises and intern barbeques
• Teambuilding events and etiquette to enhance your business savvy
• Facility tours that show you how iron is made and machines are produced
• Networking with leadership and other professionals
• Learning more about career opportunities available

Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum cumulative grade point average of B or better
• Full-time student (12 semester hours) attending a four-year university and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship
• If transferred from a two-year university, have completed 12 semester hours at the four-year university prior to the start of the internship

Company Profile:

Since its inception over 80 years ago, this company has grown to be the one of the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. In partnership with their worldwide dealer network, they drive positive and sustainable change on every continent. They deliver products, services and technologies in three principal lines of business: Machinery, Engines and Financial Products. As a global, diverse technology leader, this company commits to excellence in all that they do. They are proud to be a leader in building the world's infrastructure, and in enabling progress for millions of people around the globe.

Whether you're a major mining operation or an independent contractor, this company understands that everyone needs to maximize uptime. So they’ve built an extensive network of dealers around the world so wherever you go, there's a dealer to talk to.

Individual dealerships are involved in the communities where their employees and customers work and live.

This company has long been a staunch supporter of free trade, which Webster’s Dictionary defines as “trade between countries, free from governmental restrictions or duties.” International trade opens foreign markets to goods produced in Europe, including billions of dollars in machinery, engines and parts produced by their employees. In 2009, this company’s exports topped 12 billion and helped to provide jobs for tens of thousands of employees and supplier employees around the world.