2027 Industrial Engineering Summer Intern - Chicago IL

Ups Job; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to contribute on targeted projects, performing observations, data collection, and problem solving. Projects are presented to Industrial Engineering staff upon completion.

The role emphasizes teamwork, collaboration across business units, and applying AI/automation tools to improve efficiency while supporting engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Industrial Engineering and/or Engineering related discipline.
• Effective statistical analysis skills.
• Effective research and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm, idealism, creativity and dedication to getting results.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively across business units.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work Measurement in Master Standard Data (MSD).
• Cost benefit analysis.
• Process improvement analysis.
• Operational planning.
• Exploring and applying AI, automation, and data analytics tools to improve operational efficiency and support engineering initiatives.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Statistical analysis

Research & communication

Creativity & dedication

Team collaboration

Cross-unit communication

Written & verbal skills

Job description

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion.

Job Summary

We are the obstacle overcomers, and problem get-arounders. From figuring it out, to getting it done, our culture demands "yes and how". We don’t only move packages, we move data, innovation and ideas. We are UPS... the United Problem Solvers! An Industrial Engineering Intern at UPS works on targeted projects individually, or in small teams. Projects require operational observations, data collection, cross functional communication, and problem solving. All completed projects will be presented to the Industrial Engineering staff upon completion.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work Measurement in Master Standard Data (MSD)
• Cost benefit analysis
• Process improvement analysis
• Operational planning
• Exploring and applying Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and data analytics tools to improve operational efficiency and support engineering initiatives

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Industrial Engineering and/or Engineering related discipline
• Effective statistical analysis skills
• Effective research and communication skills
• Enthusiasm, idealism, creativity and dedication to getting results
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively across business units
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
• Employer will not sponsor a visa for this or future positions.
• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the internship or willing to relocate yourself.
• Current student enrolled in a degreed college/university program, or recent graduate from a degreed college/university program within the past 24 months.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week.

Pay Range Estimate

$16.00 - $33.44 per hour

Note: Actual Compensation offered to candidate may vary within range based upon geographic location and education. The pay rate will be finalized at the offer stage.

Pay Range

Pay for this internship is based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location, education level, and course of study. The base pay ranges from $13.35/hour to $30.00/hour for Undergraduate Interns or $22.60/hour to $52.00/hour for Postgraduate Interns.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement program – eligible at 90 days of employment
• Personal time
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program – eligible at 6 months of employment

Equal Opportunity

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. UPS is an equal opportunity employer.

UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employer will not sponsor a visa for this or future positions.

Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2027

Employee Type: Praktikant:in UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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