Materials Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan Motor Iberica SA is offering a Raw Materials Engineering Intern position for a 12-week program in Decherd, TN. The role provides hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing and engineering environment, with exposure to process improvement and operations excellence.

Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate Mechanical, Mechatronics, MET, or related field, entering junior or senior year. Strong communication, Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve material utilization and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot material-related production issues with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in projects on cycle-time reduction, automated inspection, and robotics integration.
• Conduct testing on raw materials and analyze results to ensure quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

MET / Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Tools

Programming

Automation

Data analysis tools

Job description

Nissan Motor Iberica SA is offering a Raw Materials Engineering Intern position for a 12-week program in Decherd, TN. The role provides hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing and engineering environment, with exposure to process improvement and operations excellence.

Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate Mechanical, Mechatronics, MET, or related field, entering junior or senior year. Strong communication, Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a willingness to learn are essential.