2027 Industrial Engineering Summer Intern - Chicago IL

GSV UPS General Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 18,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase

Personal time

Job summary

UPS is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to work on targeted projects, individually or in small teams. Projects involve operational observations, data collection, cross-functional communication, and problem solving.

All projects will be presented to the Industrial Engineering staff upon completion. You will apply work measurement, cost-benefit analysis, and process improvements while exploring AI, automation, and data analytics to boost operational efficiency and support engineering

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S. or eligible to work in the U.S. for this employer.
• Pay ranges vary by location, education level, and course of study.
• Current student enrolled in a degreed college/university program, or recent graduate within the past 24 months.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week.

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

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Tools

AI tools

Automation tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

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.

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.
• 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.
• Pay Range Estimate: $16.00 - $33.44 per hour.
• Pay Range: Pay for this internship is based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location, education level, and course of study.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for 401(k) retirement program, Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, and personal time.

For Non-Union Intern/Co-Op Positions:

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.

Benefits:

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

Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2027

Employee Type:

Intern

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