2027 Summer Engineering Intern

UPS • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

An Industrial Engineering Intern at UPS works on targeted projects individually or in small teams. Projects involve operational observations, data collection, cross-functional communication, and problem solving. Interns present completed projects to the Industrial Engineering staff. The role includes projects related to work measurement, cost-benefit analysis, process improvement, operational planning, and applying AI, automation, and data analytics to improve operational efficiency and support engineering initiatives. The intern must be available to work 40 hours per week.

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 achieving 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; the employer will not sponsor a visa for this or future positions.
• Must be located in the internship's geographic location or willing to relocate independently.
• Must be currently 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

• Complete targeted projects individually or in small teams.
• Conduct operational observations and collect data.
• Communicate across functions and business units to support project work.
• Apply problem-solving to engineering and operational initiatives.
• Complete work measurement in Master Standard Data (MSD).
• Perform cost-benefit and process improvement analyses.
• Contribute to operational planning.
• Explore and apply AI, automation, and data analytics tools to improve operational efficiency and support engineering initiatives.
• Present completed projects to Industrial Engineering staff.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement program, eligible after 90 days of employment (for non-union intern/co-op positions).
• Personal time.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, eligible after 6 months of employment (for non-union intern/co-op positions).

What This Job Offers

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