About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment. You will work with production, maintenance, and quality teams to support daily operations and contribute to process improvements.
What you'll do#
- Support daily production processes and investigate quality concerns in assigned manufacturing areas.
- Lead a project focused on reducing downtime for high-capability torque tools.
- Analyze equipment performance, quality data, and production metrics to find improvement opportunities.
- Work with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and resolve manufacturing issues.
- Assist with process documentation updates and tooling improvements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Status as a student entering your Junior, Senior, or Master's program at the start of the term.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn in a manufacturing setting.
- Hands-on experience with automobiles, engines, transmissions, electrical systems, or chassis components is preferred.
- Experience repairing mechanical equipment or completing technical projects is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 12-week internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is located on-site in Smyrna, Tennessee.
- This position is paid.
- Sponsorship 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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