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2025 Industrial Engineering Summer Intern (Los Angeles / Fremont / Seattle)

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Overview

At UPS, Industrial Engineers are constantly looking for ways to improve and innovate our business. Whether they're optimizing existing processes or working on something completely new, their data-driven decision making helps us deliver what matters.

  • Full-Time
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Level Varies Based on Position

Job Description

Primary Location: 1201 W. OLYMPIC BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, California - United States of America , 90015 Job ID: R24027585
Date posted 08/30/2024

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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:

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 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

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:

  • Pay Range Estimate:  $15.40 - $32.14 per hour 
  • Note: Actual compensation offered to candidate may vary within range based upon geographic location and education. The pay rate will be finalized at the offer stage. 
  • 401(k) retirement program – eligible at 90 days of employment 
  • Personal time 
  • Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law  
  • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program – eligible at 6 months of employment 
  • Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2025

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/nationalorigin/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.

“I joined UPS as an intern, then participated in the Engineering Development Program. During my UPS career, I've learned all facets of the business while developing myself.”

Carson D.

Benefits & Career Advantages

Industrial Engineers get a full slate of benefits and rewards.

401(k)

Full Healthcare

Career Growth & Mobility

Comprehensive Training

Competitive Pay

Career Path

Industrial Engineering Careers

  • Integrated Business Planning
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Project & Program Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Operations Research
  • Methods & Work Measurement

Career Snapshot

Tackle Complex
Global Challenges

Use Your Unique Perspective
to Solve Problems

Be Part of a Smart,
Driven Community

Contribute on a Team with a
Work Hard/ Play Hard Mentality.

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