Assembly Maintenance Engineering Intern- Summer 2026- Decherd, TN

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

We are currently looking for an Assembly Maintenance Engineering Intern to join our team at Powertrain Assembly.

A Day in the Life:

• Assist Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors with data acquisition, troubleshooting, communicating, and improvements on equipment that pertain to Assembly Key Performance Indicators.
• Evaluate and set up parts for new equipment, plus make recommendations for new parts to replace obsolete parts.
• Create, issue, and manage equipment specification packages for purchases as directed by senior engineers.
• Gather, evaluate, and improve the oil, vibration, and thermography standards in the Predictive lab.
• Initiate and conduct product testing for new methods, parts, or equipment as directed by Senior Engineers or Managers.
• Provide presentations, spreadsheets, or requested data to support actions relating to kaizen activities or improvement concepts.

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Travel up to 10%
• Ability to perform work onsite in Decherd, TN M-F
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We know you have the capability to change the world, and we want you to help us change the future of automotive.

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.

"We’re currently looking for an Assembly Maintenance Engineering Intern to join our team. The position will be a full-time role for the Summer of 2026.

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 diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique 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 over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror 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 diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

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.