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NIKE, Inc. Air MI Engineering Undergraduate Internship

Nike · Beaverton, OR2w ago

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $113k (699 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Support Air sole manufacturing through process development, machine optimization and continuous improvement projects at Nike's Air MI facility.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on role in Nike Air manufacturing, the signature cushioning technology behind its footwear, with mentoring from process teams.

Might not be for you. Majority of time spent on a fast-paced production floor rather than a lab or office; materials science work is not explicit.

Mostly at the benchGeneralistFast-paced First industry roleInternship-friendly

Adjacent materials roleAir MI makes Air sole footwear components, 'deliver quality performance plastic'; interns assist manufacturing process development and machine optimization; Plastics Engineering preferred degree

H-1B filings

Nike filed 4 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Lead, Footwear Process Engineer, Materials Developer II, Footwear, Senior Manager, Fw Product Engineering. Median filed pay: $169K a year.

From U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay ·Every employer's filings

Seniority
Intern/Co-op
Work
On-site
Type
Internship
Degree
BS
Experience
0+ yrs
Industry
Consumer goods
Role
Process Engineering
Relocation
Offered
Benefits
relocation assistancepaid 10-week internship

Role details

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH: At Air Manufacturing Innovation (Air MI), we deliver on Nike’s most daring dream: giving every athlete the unparalleled sensation of walking on air. Since Nike introduced the Air sole in 1979, no technology has become more synonymous with Nike than Air. Our teams engineer, make and perfect Nike’s most advanced footwear components. Masters of teamwork, we challenge assumptions in order to get faster, drive efficiency and fine-tune technology to deliver quality performance plastic. At our state-of-the-art facilities, Air MI is taking Air to places that we never thought possible.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: As our Air MI Engineering Intern, you will join the Air MI team to assist in the manufacturing of products related to Nike Air Footwear. The available position may focus on process development, machine optimization, or other related projects. You will be mentored by your area-specific and cross- functional teammates and use your engineering skills to implement product development or continuous improvement solutions as determined by the project(s) to which you are assigned. Alongside your engineering teammates, you may work with other specialists including but not limited to areas such as development, production, costing, maintenance and facilities.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE: In the NIKE, Inc. Summer Internship Program, you’ll contribute to high-priority, real business initiatives that align with the NIKE, Inc. strategic roadmap. With the guidance of senior leaders and experienced managers, you’ll take ownership of a project that’s been scoped to drive impact. These projects are designed to challenge your critical thinking, further develop your skills and foster effective collaboration while contributing directly to your team’s goals. This is a 10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it’s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program?

Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video WHAT YOU BRING: Qualifications Enrolled in an undergraduate program with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028 Preferred degrees: Mechanical, Chemical, Plastics, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or similar field Strong desire to work in a manufacturing environment required Resume submission (PDF) required Skills Experience in a high-volume and/or high mix manufacturing environment is preferred Ability to analyze problems, assess data, use basic math and statistics, and deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities Ability to balance multiple challenging projects simultaneously Must be comfortable working hands-on Exposure to Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing principles and concepts Mynext: Be Empowered to Grow within Nike and Create the Future This internship – as well as full-time positions – are located within Nike’s Air Manufacturing Innovation (Air MI) facility in Beaverton, OR.

Interns should have a strong interest in manufacturing environments and be comfortable spending the majority of their time working on-site within a fast-paced production setting rather than a traditional corporate office environment. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form .

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Does Nike sponsor H-1B visas?

Nike has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the NIKE, Inc. Air MI Engineering Undergraduate Internship role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the NIKE, Inc. Air MI Engineering Undergraduate Internship role at Nike based?

This role is based in Beaverton, OR.

What degree is required for the NIKE, Inc. Air MI Engineering Undergraduate Internship role at Nike?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this NIKE, Inc. Air MI Engineering Undergraduate Internship role require?

The posting calls for at least 0 years of relevant experience.