Materials Engineering Intern: Drive Process Improvements

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Decherd (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a Raw Materials Engineering Intern for its Decherd, TN location. The role targets undergraduates in Mechanical, Mechatronics, MET, or related fields, entering their junior or senior year, with a 3.0+ GPA.

You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment, working with experienced professionals on material utilization, testing, and process improvements. The internship emphasizes problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to robotics

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, MET, or related engineering field.
• Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• GPA of 3.0 or above; transcripts may be requested.
• Ability to perform work onsite at Decherd, TN.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve material utilization and support efficiency and sustainability improvements.
• Troubleshoot material-related production issues and work with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Participate in projects focused on cycle-time reduction, automated inspection processes, and robotics integration for part transfer.
• Conduct testing on raw materials and analyze results to ensure quality and performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing processes, quality, and operations.
• Work onsite at Decherd, TN as part of the internship program.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET)

Related engineering field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Nissan is seeking a Raw Materials Engineering Intern for its Decherd, TN location. The role targets undergraduates in Mechanical, Mechatronics, MET, or related fields, entering their junior or senior year, with a 3.0+ GPA.

You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment, working with experienced professionals on material utilization, testing, and process improvements. The internship emphasizes problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to robotics