APEX/ORACLE Application Programming 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 APEX Systems Analyst Co-op will provide the Assembly Quality Management Programing Team with support with Quality Data Application development, validation and analytics for Assembly Department. APEX is Oracle programing aide for data reporting and management. BMW uses IPS-Q database for assembly defect documentation and tracking. They will be a contributing member to the Quality Reporting and Application development.

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

• Support with validation and refinement of current applications.
• Working with users to define needs and project plan.
• Provide support for problem investigation.
• Conduct quality data review.
• The specific tasks to be completed will be determined by the Assembly Quality Team and will be dependent upon the problem landscape, but could include:
•  Evaluation of data.
•  Leads technical projects to ensure long term requirements of systems management and planning are met.
•  Recommends and implements quality improvement efforts. Stays up to date on future innovations, technical trends and applies this to future changes.
• Tests and updates software for main quality systems to ensure latest user enhancements.
•  Conducts training for end users after software updates and improvements are implemented.
• Possible project applications may include: Electronic Job Sign in reporting, Problem Solving Database, Key Performance Indicator reporting, Closed Defect Reporting

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science/Information Technologies/Engineering or related field 
• Experience with programing in SQL.
• Application development experience.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• 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.
• Ability to complete 3 work terms for co-op positions as an enrolled student. 
• Ability 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. 
• The work term dates are (January 13th- May 16th 2025)