Industrial Engineering Intern – Data & Process Improvement

Ups Job; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

UPS is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to work on targeted projects, individually or in small teams. You will perform operational observations, collect data, communicate across functions, and present results to the Industrial Engineering staff.

Responsibilities include work measurement, cost‑benefit analyses, process improvements, and exploring AI and data analytics tools to boost efficiency and support engineering initiatives. Deadline to apply: 2027-04-01.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong statistical analysis skills.
• Good research, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and dedicated to delivering results.
• Able to work both independently and with teams.
• Able to interact across business units with ease.
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work measurement in Master Standard Data (MSD).
• Conduct cost‑benefit and process improvement analyses.
• Apply AI, automation, and data analytics to improve efficiency and support engineering initiatives.

Skills

Industrial Engineering knowledge

Statistical analysis

Research & communication

Creativity & results focus

Collaborative & independent work

Cross-team communication

Written & verbal communication

Education

Current student in degreed program

Job description

UPS is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern to work on targeted projects, individually or in small teams. You will perform operational observations, collect data, communicate across functions, and present results to the Industrial Engineering staff.

Responsibilities include work measurement, cost‑benefit analyses, process improvements, and exploring AI and data analytics tools to boost efficiency and support engineering initiatives. Deadline to apply: 2027-04-01.