About the role#
This 12-week internship places you within the maintenance engineering team at our Smyrna facility. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support equipment reliability, process improvements, and daily manufacturing operations. This role focuses on projects that impact production performance and operational excellence.
What you'll do#
- Support projects aimed at improving Operating Equipment Effectiveness and overall manufacturing performance.
- Assist with Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity, quality, and equipment reliability.
- Help with the installation, startup, and validation of new manufacturing equipment.
- Analyze equipment and process data to find opportunities for operational improvements.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams on daily operations and long-term projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program for Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Status as a Junior, Senior, or Master's student at the start of the term.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative with limited instruction.
- A genuine interest in manufacturing, equipment reliability, and maintenance.
Location & details#
- Location: Smyrna, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Nissan Motor Corporation
Nissan Motor Corporation is a global manufacturer of motor vehicles. The company sells cars under the Nissan and INFINITI brands. Founded in 1933, it maintains its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. It operates across four regions, including the Americas, China, Japan-ASEAN, and the AMIEO region.
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