Maintenance Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 - Canton, MS

Nissan • Canton, MS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Nissan is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Intern to join the Trim and Chassis Maintenance Engineering team in Canton, Mississippi, for a 12-week summer program. The team’s five experienced engineers support equipment reliability, new model support, and continuous improvement in Trim and Chassis operations. The internship provides hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, engineering projects, and reliability initiatives in an automotive manufacturing environment.

The intern will support efforts to improve manufacturing performance, equipment uptime, and operational efficiency; assist with equipment installation and commissioning; analyze maintenance and production data; participate in strategic planning; collaborate with cross-functional teams; and prepare reports, presentations, and engineering documentation.

The position is full-time and performed onsite in Canton, MS. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in a relevant engineering field and entering their junior or senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term. A GPA of 3.0 or above is required. Employment is contingent upon successful drug and background screenings. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available, and Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be entering the 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 for verification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity and interest in equipment reliability, maintenance engineering, and manufacturing systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform work onsite in Canton, MS.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of employment eligibility at hire; sponsorship is not available.
• Must successfully complete drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles and preventive maintenance concepts.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, automation systems, or industrial processes.
• Experience analyzing technical data and presenting recommendations.
• Interest in automotive manufacturing and equipment engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment reliability initiatives to improve manufacturing performance, uptime, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with equipment installation and commissioning projects within Trim and Chassis operations.
• Analyze maintenance and production data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in strategic planning activities related to equipment performance and future manufacturing needs.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and engineering documentation to communicate project findings and recommendations.

Benefits

• Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities to build relationships across backgrounds and foster belonging.
• Professional training and development through seminars, learning platforms, innovation offerings, and leadership trainings.

What This Job Offers

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