2027 Summer Engineering Intern

UPS; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Nashville, Tennessee is offering an internship program for students pursuing a degreed college/university path. The role emphasizes work measurement, data analysis, AI, automation, and process improvement to support engineering initiatives.

As an intern, you will engage in cost-benefit analyses, operational planning, and collaboration across business units while developing strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of industrial engineering or related discipline.
• Strong statistical analysis abilities.
• Good research and communication skills.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity and dedication to delivering results.
• Ability to work both independently and within teams.
• Ability to interact across business units with effective communication.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Statistical analysis

Research & communication

Creativity & dedication

Collaborative work

Cross-functional communication

Written & verbal skills

Education

Currently enrolled in degreed college/university

Recent graduate within 24 months

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. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

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 U nited P roblem S olvers!

Responsibilities and Duties:

Projects include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

For Non-Union Intern/Co-Op Positions:

• 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

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

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.

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.