2027 Summer Engineering Intern

UPS Supply Chain Solutions • Chicago, IL

5d • $16 - $52

About The Position

UPS is seeking a Summer Engineering Intern to work on targeted projects individually or in small teams. The work involves operational observations, data collection, cross-functional communication, and problem solving. Interns present completed projects to the Industrial Engineering staff. Project areas may include work measurement in Master Standard Data (MSD), cost-benefit analysis, process improvement analysis, operational planning, and applying AI, automation, and data analytics to improve operational efficiency and support engineering initiatives.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Industrial Engineering and/or an engineering-related discipline.
• Effective statistical analysis skills.
• Effective research and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm, idealism, creativity, and dedication to getting results.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively across business units.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer; visa sponsorship is not available for this or future positions.
• Must be located in the same geographic area as the internship or be willing to relocate independently.
• Must be a current student enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program, or have graduated from one within the past 24 months.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work measurement in Master Standard Data (MSD).
• Perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Analyze processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to operational planning.
• Explore and apply AI, automation, and data analytics tools to improve operational efficiency and support engineering initiatives.
• Collect operational data, communicate cross-functionally, and solve problems as part of individual or small-team projects.
• Present completed projects to Industrial Engineering staff.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement program, eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Personal time.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, eligible after 6 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed