Intern, Strategy & Innovation

A glimpse into the 2026 Chicago Headquarters' potential internship program activities:

• Inclusion and Diversity employee development training opportunities
• Personal and professional employee development and experiences supported by HR and management.
• Travel to the manufacturing plants (Tennessee and Wisconsin) and other company locations to learn about the business operations.
• Opportunity to get "hands on" operation experience on our construction equipment in Georgia.
• Learn about our distributor network by visiting one of our premier dealers and our customers ("end users" of our equipment)
• Learn about the Komatsu business through overviews facilitated by our leaders.
• Interface with our Executives through lunch "meet and greets."
• Support project management using Microsoft Planner
• Create presentations for senior leadership
• Networking opportunities

The 2026 Chicago Headquarters internship program will focus on Construction Equipment Products and Solutions. Our products and solutions help construct new cities, plan for urban growth, and create a sustainable world.

We're working on exciting technologies like self-driving machines, electric equipment, and remote-control systems to make construction more efficient and environmentally friendly. Also, through our continuing pursuit of reduction of greenhouse gases and waste generated by manufacturing sites and the lessening of the burden on the environment, Komatsu innovation will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society

Komatsu STMO is looking for an MBA or graduate student to join our Corporate Strategy team for Summer 2026. This internship offers exposure to strategy, digital tools, and executive communications at a global leader in heavy equipment and industrial innovation.

Komatsu America Corp. (KAC) has a great internship opportunity for an MBA or graduate student to join our Corporate Strategy team for Summer 2026. This internship offers exposure to strategy, digital tools, and executive communications at a global leader in heavy equipment and industrial innovation. The intern will have the opportunity to develop a cross-functional network and share hands-on experiences with a dynamic cohort.

1. Learning: Master Komatsu culture and business model as demonstrated by completing and presenting a professional proposal for improvement.
2. Complete a Rotation to include gaining exposure to the following functions but not limited to:

• Executive Communications: Develop high-impact presentations and reports for senior leadership.
• Digital Tools Development: Support PowerApps solutions and build PowerBI dashboards to enhance decision-making.
• Analytics: Utilize Business Intelligence tools to build a comprehensive solution for monitoring the performance of digital systems, as well as understanding customer behavior.

• Project & Program Management: Assist in planning and tracking initiatives using Microsoft Planner and other collaboration tools.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to improving how we use data by helping keep dashboards current and assisting with checks that make reports clearer, more accurate, and more impactful for decision-making.
• Strategic Planning Support: Play a role in the long-term planning cycle by helping schedule key meetings, preparing materials, and supporting team activities that shape Komatsu's strategic direction.
• Market Research: Benchmark Komatsu's standing in the industry through competitive comparison. This involves subjective analysis rooted in sound judgment and logic.

• Education: Must be a graduate student currently enrolled in an MBA or another Master's program (Strategy, Analytics, Business, Engineering Management, or related fields) with good academic standing at an accredited college/university.
• Skills:
  
  
  
  • High level written and verbal communications skills.
  • Flexibility and maturity to interact effectively with executives, associates at all levels, and across cultures.
  • Ability to multi-task, manage multiple deadlines and work and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong motivation to make contributions to Komatsu and strong motivation to drive results.
  • Has the ability to proactively engage in collaboration and possesses intellectual curiosity.
  • Should be open to learning about capital goods / heavy equipment in the construction and mining industry.
  • Should have interest in consulting, with any prior exposure (classroom setting, student organization, etc.) being a plus.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Excel, PowerPoint and other productivity tools.
  • Proficiency with PowerPoint; exposure to PowerBI, PowerApps, or Microsoft Planner is a plus.
  • Interest in strategy, digital transformation, or industrial innovation.
  • Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  
  

$21/hr