Maintenance Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 - Smyrna, TN

Nissan • Smyrna, TN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled and experienced team of engineers in a fast-paced and ever-changing manufacturing environment. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting equipment reliability, process improvements, and manufacturing operations while contributing to projects that directly impact production performance and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• Students entering their Junior, Senior, or Master's program at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with the drive and willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, sometimes with limited instruction.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Interest in manufacturing, equipment reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• 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 Smyrna, TN.
• 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

• Support projects focused on improving Operating Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and manufacturing performance.
• Assist with Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Support the installation, startup, and validation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze equipment and process data to identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support daily manufacturing operations and long-term improvement projects.

Benefits

• Business Synergy Teams (ERGs)
• Opportunities for employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
• Professional Training and Development
• Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern