Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 - Smyrna, TN

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a Process Engineering Summer Intern for our Smyrna, TN site. You will support production processes, participate in quality investigations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance and quality teams to enhance equipment performance, process efficiency, and vehicle quality while gaining hands-on experience. Onsite work is required this summer.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Junior, Senior, or Master's program starting next term.
• GPA 3.0 or higher for transcript verification.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production processes and investigate quality concerns in assigned areas.
• Lead a project to reduce downtime with high-capability torque tools.
• Analyze equipment performance, quality data, and production metrics to find improvements.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance and quality teams to implement process improvements.
• Assist with process documentation updates and tooling improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Mechatronics

GPA 3.0 or above

US work authorization

Job description

Job Details

• Location(s): Smyrna, TN
• Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
• Degree Level: Junior or Senior
• Preferred Degree: Mechanical Engineering, Automotive 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 Process Engineering Summer Intern to join our team in Smyrna, TN. This internship provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting production processes, quality investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working alongside production, maintenance, and quality teams, you will help identify and resolve manufacturing challenges while contributing to projects that improve equipment performance, process efficiency, and vehicle quality.

A Day in the Life

• Support daily production processes and investigate quality concerns within assigned manufacturing areas.
• Lead a project focused on reducing downtime associated with high-capability torque tools.
• Analyze equipment performance, quality data, and production metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to implement process improvements and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Support process documentation updates, tooling improvements, and continuous improvement activities.

Who We’re Looking for

Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• Students entering their Junior, Senior, or Master's program at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively drive projects forward.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience working on automobiles, engines, transmissions, electrical systems, chassis components, or related technical projects is preferred.
• Experience repairing mechanical equipment or completing mechanical, electrical, automotive, or home improvement projects is a plus.
• 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 Smyrna, TN.

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.
• Smyrna Tennessee United States of America Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel. With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.