Maintenance Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 - Smyrna, TN

Job Description

Location(s): Smyrna, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: Junior - Master's Level Students
Preferred Degree: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
Sponsorship: Not Available

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We are currently looking for a Maintenance Engineering Intern to join our team in Smyrna, TN. 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.

A Day in the Life:

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.

Who We’re Looking For:

Required:

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.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

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.