Paint Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 - Canton, MS

Nissan Motor Corporation; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan invites motivated engineering students for a Paint Engineering Summer Intern role in Canton, MS. You will work with a driven engineering team to plan, implement, and support paint automation projects within a manufacturing environment.

Gain hands-on experience with automation equipment installations, startup, and commissioning while collaborating across engineering, production, and maintenance teams during the 12-week program.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergrad or grad engineering program.
• Junior or Senior year at start of upcoming term.
• Strong communication across departments.
• Able to develop and manage project timelines across stakeholders.
• Hands-on mindset to support installation and implementation activities.
• Organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills required.
• GPA 3.0 or above; transcript may be requested.
• Ability to work onsite in Canton, MS.

Responsibilities

• Support planning activities for paint automation equipment installations.
• Assist with automation projects during the summer shutdown.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, and supplier teams.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, schedules, and progress updates.
• Provide hands-on support during equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project scheduling

Hands-on mindset

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechatronics

Related engineering field

Job description

Location(s): Canton, MS
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: Junior or Senior
Preferred Degree: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
Sponsorship: Not Available

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation

We are currently looking for a Paint Engineering Summer Intern to join our team in Canton, MS. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to work with a highly driven engineering team responsible for planning, implementing, and supporting paint automation projects within a manufacturing environment. The intern will gain hands-on experience working on automation equipment installations and large-scale projects that support vehicle production and operational excellence.

A Day in the Life:

• Support project planning activities for paint automation equipment installations.
• Assist with the implementation of automation projects during the summer shutdown period.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, and supplier teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, schedules, and progress updates.
• Provide hands-on support during equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities.

Who We're Looking for:

Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• Students entering their Junior, Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Ability to develop and manage project timelines and coordinate activities across stakeholders.
• Hands‑on mindset with the willingness to support equipment installation and implementation activities.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
• Ability to perform work onsite at Canton, MS.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan

Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.

Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan's rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Canton Mississippi United States of America