Summer Intern 2027 - Engineering Automation & Data Analytics

Description

As a FedEx Intern, you will be working on projects gaining valuable, real-world experience in a professional environment as it relates to your field of study. 

This internship will support key engineering, automation, and data analytics initiatives focused on streamlining processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, and implementing technology-driven solutions. The intern will gain hands-on experience applying data analytics, robotic process automation (RPA), and AI-enabled tools to projects designed to improve efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence. 

Essential Functions 

• Support engineering automation and data analytics initiatives across field engineering, divisional engineering, and operations technology. 
• Analyze operational and engineering data to identify trends, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Develop and enhance dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Power BI and related analytical tools. 
• Support data mining, data validation, and analysis activities to improve reporting accuracy and provide actionable business insights. 
• Assist with the development and implementation of automated solutions designed to streamline repetitive processes and improve operational efficiency. 
• Support robotic process automation (RPA) initiatives using tools such as Power Automate, VBA, and other automation technologies. 
• Explore and support the application of AI-enabled solutions to improve workflows, reporting, analysis, and decision-making. 
• Assist with process mapping and evaluation of current-state workflows to identify opportunities for automation and standardization. 
• Use SQL and other data tools to extract, organize, analyze, and interpret information from multiple data sources. 
• Support projects designed to enhance process compliance, reporting effectiveness, and operational excellence. 
• Coordinate across multiple engineering projects and stakeholders, tracking deliverables, priorities, action items, and project progress. 
• Independently follow up on assigned activities and communicate project status, risks, and next steps to project stakeholders. 
• Develop analyses, presentations, dashboards, and project updates to communicate findings and recommendations to management. 
• Collaborate with engineering, operations technology, and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and develop practical data and automation solutions. 
• Participate in various networking and/or community service events. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education 

• Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher. 
• Degree: Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, or related engineering or technical discipline. 

Minimum Experience 

• No experience required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to work productively, both independently and as part of a team. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects and changing priorities while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data, identify patterns and inefficiencies, and develop actionable recommendations. 
• Ability to organize and analyze data and communicate findings through reports, dashboards, visualizations, and presentations. 
• Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple projects and stakeholders, independently follow up on assigned activities, and maintain visibility into project progress. 
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate across business units and to all levels of management. 
• Ability to learn and apply new analytical, automation, and technology tools to business and operational challenges. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related engineering or technical discipline. 
• Experience with or working knowledge of Power BI and data visualization. 
• Familiarity with SQL and data querying concepts. 
• Experience with or exposure to automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate or VBA. 
• Exposure to artificial intelligence, AI-enabled productivity tools, or related emerging technologies. 
• Experience with data mining, data analysis, reporting, or dashboard development through academic, professional, or extracurricular projects. 
• Understanding of process improvement, process mapping, or automation concepts. 
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to support multiple interrelated projects. 
• Ability to work independently, follow up proactively, and manage competing priorities. 
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and interest in applying technology to improve business and operational processes. 

Summer 2027 Internship – Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10-week program, June 7th – August 13th. Resumes should include the following information: email address, telephone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month & year). 

Domicile:  This position will be onsite at 701 Waterford Way, Miami, FL 33126, five days per week. 

Pay Transparency: Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an onsite or hybrid internship or co-op experience.

For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

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• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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