About the role#
This is a full-time, 12-week internship for Summer 2027 based in Canton, Mississippi. You will join the paint engineering team to help plan and implement automation projects within a manufacturing environment. This role involves hands-on work with equipment installations during the summer shutdown period.
What you'll do#
- Support project planning for paint automation equipment installations.
- Assist with the implementation of automation projects during the summer shutdown.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, and supplier teams to ensure project success.
- Develop and maintain project timelines, schedules, and progress updates.
- Provide hands-on support during equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- You must be entering your Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and coordinate with various stakeholders.
- A hands-on mindset and a willingness to support equipment installation activities.
- Strong communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Canton, MS (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- This position is paid.
- Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this role.
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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