Mining Intern - Summer 2025 - Farmington Hills, MI

Location(s): Farmington Hills, Michigan

Job Schedule: Summer 2025, Full-time

Preferred Degree: Mining Engineering or Environmental Science

Sponsorship: No

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation

At Nissan, we’re not just building cars, we’re revolutionizing mobility. We’re a global leader with a heritage of innovation, and we’re searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.   

Learn more about Nissan’s future here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDJ3GVA1QRw

We are currently looking for a Mining Intern to join our Purchasing team in Farmington Hills, Michigan during Summer 2025.

A Day in the Life:   

Review and Understand Mining plans of 6 key junior miners.

Review Pit optimization plans/compare results

Research US, Canada, and Australian Permitting Structures

Study what permits are required for a Lithium and Nickel mine

Understand where each key junior miner is in the process

Track and report on status of sourcing, cost reductions, process improvements, and other defined goals

Assist with other various tasks as needed

 Who We’re Looking for: 

Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate degree program studying Mining Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field.

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Strong proficiency in Microsoft products and PowerPoint

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Ability to perform work onsite

What You’ll Look Forward to as a Purchasing Intern 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.

The Nissan Leadership Way sets our company way of doing things, with the values underpinning how we can work together to achieve success. Explore more here: https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/COMPANY/LIFE_AT_NISSAN/

Fuel your career with innovation and purpose by joining Nissan, a company dedicated to enriching other’s lives.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and as permitted by applicable statutes and regulations.                                                                                                                                                            

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.