Applied AI & Business Innovation Intern - Summer 2027 - Franklin, TN
Location: Franklin, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: Junior or Senior
Preferred Degree: Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Innovation/Entrepreneurship, or a related interdisciplinary field
Sponsorship: Not Available
Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation
We are currently looking for an Applied AI & Business Innovation Intern to join our team in Franklin, TN.Advanced Service Technology explores how emerging technology can improve real-world automotive service experiences and business processes. This internship provides an opportunity to work directly with business subject-matter experts, identify opportunities others may accept as "just the way things work," and use applied AI, data, and rapid experimentation to test better approaches. The intern will work on real business challenges with meaningful impact and help shape innovative solutions that improve customer experiences and operational effectiveness.
A Day in the Life:
- Identify opportunities to improve existing business processes using applied AI and emerging technologies.
- Partner with business subject-matter experts to understand current workflows, pain points, and unmet needs.
- Rapidly prototype, test, and refine AI-assisted solutions and new ways of working.
- Evaluate existing AI-enabled tools and solutions for usability, quality, adoption, and opportunities for enhancement.
- Develop and present findings, prototypes, business cases, and recommendations to Dealer Support leadership.
Who We're Looking For:
Required:
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Innovation/Entrepreneurship, or a related interdisciplinary field.
- Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- Strong curiosity and a desire to challenge assumptions and explore innovative ways to solve business problems.
- Interest in applying AI and emerging technologies to improve real-world business processes and customer experiences.
- Comfortable working with ambiguous problems and learning through experimentation and rapid iteration.
- Strong communication, listening, and collaboration skills, particularly when working with non-technical business stakeholders.
- Ability to translate observations, ideas, and insights into practical prototypes, pilots, recommendations, or process improvements.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience with AI tools, data analysis, process improvement, or innovation projects is preferred.
- GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
- Ability to perform work onsite at Franklin, TN.
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.
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 Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the 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 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize 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 position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.