2027 Industrial Engineering Summer Intern - Chicago IL

About the role

An Industrial Engineering Intern at UPS works on targeted projects individually, or in small teams. Projects require operational observations, data collection, cross functional communication, and problem solving. All completed projects will be presented to the Industrial Engineering staff upon completion.

Responsibilities

• Work Measurement in Master Standard Data (MSD)
• Cost benefit analysis
• Process improvement analysis
• Operational planning
• Exploring and applying Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and data analytics tools to improve operational efficiency and support engineering initiatives

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Industrial Engineering and/or Engineering related discipline
• Effective statistical analysis skills
• Effective research and communication skills
• Enthusiasm, idealism, creativity and dedication to getting results
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively across business units
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer
• Employer will not sponsor a visa for this or future positions
• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the internship or willing to relocate yourself
• Current student enrolled in a degreed college/university program, or recent graduate from a degreed college/university program within the past 24 months
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week

Pay & benefits

• Pay range: $16.00 - $33.44 per hour (actual compensation varies based on geographic location and education)
• 401(k) retirement program – eligible at 90 days of employment
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program – eligible at 6 months of employment
• Personal time

Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2027