Process Engineering Intern Summer Decherd TN

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

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We are currently looking for a Process Engineering Intern to join our team in Decherd, TN. As a Process Engineering Intern, you will work alongside highly skilled Nissan engineers helping to produce some of the highest-quality engines in the world. This internship provides hands‑on experience in a highly automated manufacturing environment, offering opportunities to learn advanced engine production processes, develop project management skills, and lead meaningful projects that support operational excellence.

• Learn and support highly automated engine manufacturing processes.
• Partner with engineers to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Develop project management skills through involvement in engineering initiatives and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Lead a department project from planning through execution and present findings to department leadership.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, safety, productivity, and manufacturing performance.

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• Students entering their Junior or Senior at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated and willing to challenge yourself to expand your knowledge and technical capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of fundamental engineering principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented manufacturing environment.
• 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 Decherd, TN.

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.

Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. 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;
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