2027 Industrial Engineering Summer Intern - Portland, OR

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Portland, OR, USA
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Logistics • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Supports targeted industrial engineering projects through operational observation, data collection, statistical analysis, cost-benefit analysis, process improvement, operational planning, and cross-functional communication. The intern will explore AI, automation, and data analytics tools to improve operational efficiency, work independently or collaboratively, and present completed projects to Industrial Engineering staff.
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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are the obstacle overcomers, and problem get-arounders. From figuring it out, to getting it done, our culture demands "yes and how". We don’t only move packages, we move data, innovation and ideas. We are UPS... the United Problem Solvers!

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 and Duties:

Projects include, but are not limited to:

  • 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 and Skills:

  • 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

Basic Qualifications:

  • 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.

For Non-Union Intern/Co-Op Positions:

  • 401(k) retirement program – eligible at 90 days of employment

  • Personal time

  • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program – eligible at 6 months of employment

  • Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2027

Employee Type:

Intern

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

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.

Skills Required

  • Knowledge of industrial engineering or an engineering-related discipline
  • Effective statistical analysis skills
  • Effective research and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively across business units
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
  • U.S. citizenship, U.S. national status, lawful permanent residence, or authorization to work in the U.S. for this employer
  • Currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated from one within the past 24 months
  • Availability to work 40 hours per week
  • Must be located in the internship geographic area or willing to relocate independently
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