Industrial Maintenance Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 - Smyrna, TN

Nissan Motor Corporation • Smyrna, TN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for an Industrial Maintenance Engineering Intern to join our team in Smyrna, TN. A Day in the Life: Handling special engineering project(s) as determined by the department, including job plans, material procurements, and budget guidelines. These projects are based on the needs of the shop within the plant and change on a year-to-year basis.. Assisting the Supervisor in the following to learn a broad scope of maintenance tasks required for successful daily operations, such as shift meetings, downtime, and major breakdown reporting, monitoring production, ensuring safety checks, and training. Handling work orders, job scheduling and assignments, PM system assignments, root cause analysis, and covering as an interim supervisor if needed, when deemed ready, and with support.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate degree program in Engineering - mechanical, mechatronics, or electrical
• Zero to 1 years of related experience at a professional level.
• Advanced knowledge of word processors, spreadsheets, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to create specialized applications or products of a highly technical nature
• GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
• Ability to perform work onsite at the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant.
• Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Handling special engineering project(s) as determined by the department, including job plans, material procurements, and budget guidelines.
• Assisting the Supervisor in the following to learn a broad scope of maintenance tasks required for successful daily operations, such as shift meetings, downtime, and major breakdown reporting, monitoring production, ensuring safety checks, and training.
• Handling work orders, job scheduling and assignments, PM system assignments, root cause analysis, and covering as an interim supervisor if needed, when deemed ready, and with support.

Benefits

• Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
• Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed