IT Applications Implementation Co-op (Spring 2025)

A good student experience is never hands-off. We believe in creating an environment where students really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why you are treated as part of the team from day one and are encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table. 

Description

The qualified co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the in the following functions: 

• Encourage the co-operation and alignment between business functions and IT Teams with 
  project management elements.
• Identification, specification and implementation of processes changes in the business 
  collaboration.
• Simulation of plant activities to provide data to assist in future decisions.
• VR implementation.
• Project Management: Support for project planning, steering and coordination.
• Run own small projects (see below) including documentation, evaluating, problem solving 
  and reporting.
• Help identify, design, and implement internal process improvements (agile/lean).
• Support with major project spanning over the whole plant (Inbound Strategy and Vehicle 
  Launch projects).
• Own smaller projects (depending on applicants’ preference and availability).
• Perform tasks related to the agile transformation roadmap.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business or similar field.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint).
• Analytical mind that is open to innovative ideas.
• Ideally some IT background.
• German skills preferred.
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
• Able to complete 3 work terms for Co-op positions.
• Able to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• Rotation Dates (January 13th – May 16th 2025)