Machining Reliability Intern: Drone & Data Analytics

Nissan USA; Decherd (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training

Career development

On-site work

Job summary

Nissan in Decherd, Tennessee is seeking a Machining Reliability Intern for a 12-week, full-time program. The role provides hands-on reliability engineering exposure within manufacturing operations and supports maintenance strategies, data analysis, and project deliverables onsite.

The intern will work with drone inspections, condition monitoring, and ongoing improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate obstacles and identify practical solutions.
• Creative thinker with an innovative and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support in-plant drone inspections to assist with equipment monitoring and facility assessments.
• Evaluate continuous monitoring technologies and processes to identify opportunities for improved equipment reliability.
• Assist in developing and analyzing maintenance strategies for electrically powered rail systems.
• Collect and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations to communicate project findings and results.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate student

Engineering major

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Nissan in Decherd, Tennessee is seeking a Machining Reliability Intern for a 12-week, full-time program. The role provides hands-on reliability engineering exposure within manufacturing operations and supports maintenance strategies, data analysis, and project deliverables onsite.

The intern will work with drone inspections, condition monitoring, and ongoing improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and operational efficiency.