Machining Reliability Intern - Summer 2027 - Decherd, TN
About The Position
Nissan is seeking a Machining Reliability Intern to join its team in Decherd, Tennessee, for a 12-week summer 2027 program. The intern will gain hands-on experience in reliability engineering and contribute to projects supporting critical manufacturing operations. The role offers opportunities to explore emerging technologies, evaluate maintenance strategies, and help improve equipment performance and operational efficiency. The position is full-time and performed onsite. The intern will support in-plant drone inspections and equipment monitoring, assess continuous monitoring technologies and processes, and assist with maintenance strategies for electrically powered rail systems. The role also involves collecting and analyzing equipment performance data, collaborating with Maintenance, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, and communicating project findings through reports, recommendations, and presentations. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in a relevant engineering field or related discipline and entering their junior or senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term. A GPA of 3.0 or above is required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available. Onsite work in Decherd, TN is required.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Entering junior or senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- GPA of 3.0 or above; an official or unofficial transcript must be provided during the application process.
- Motivated self-starter able to work independently and take initiative.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate obstacles and identify practical solutions.
- Creative thinker with an innovative and continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform work onsite in Decherd, Tennessee.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, or asset reliability concepts.
- Experience analyzing technical data and presenting findings.
- Interest in emerging technologies such as drones, automation, and smart manufacturing systems.
Responsibilities
- Support in-plant drone inspections for equipment monitoring and facility assessments.
- Evaluate continuous monitoring technologies and processes to identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
- Assist in developing and analyzing maintenance strategies for electrically powered rail systems.
- Collect and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams on reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations to communicate project findings and results.
Benefits
- Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities to build relationships and connect with people from similar and diverse backgrounds.
- Professional training and development through seminars, learning platforms, innovation offerings, and leadership trainings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
