International Digitalization Intern (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 International Digitalization Intern  will assist with the daily operations of managing Digitalization initiatives and driving continual improvement of Digitalization related topics within the Assembly Shop. Key objectives include: support of the teams’ core responsibilities and ownership/implementation of at least one-use case of an identified innovation project to be determined at the start of the rotation.

The qualified intern should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Production Industry 4.0 solutions such as App development, AI supported Vision inspection, process verification systems and predictive maintenance solutions with cloud infrastructure tools.
• Get to know new technologies and different fields of work.
• Support in idea generation, proof of concept, process development, and best practice transfer for continuous improvement projects.
• Aides in data visualizations/ dashboard creation for all levels of Assembly management.
• Create/review technical and user documentation into a webpage as applicable.
• Setup low code app development environment and create basic app framework, test app and iterat.e
• Lead assigned or self-initiated projects to that focus on process improvements.
• Provide real time support to production with issues related to new technology for series processes.
• Responsible for troubleshooting/resolution of IT incidents related to new technology.
• Support new tool installations/modifications/moves in Assembly.
• Train other production associates in proper tool use and system function.
• Lead or assist in line trials for new use cases.
• Communicate or present accomplishments and achievements at the end of each semester.

Projects include:

• Energy Reduction Project- Reduce BMW equipment energy consumption via automation and controls.
• Low code app development to support process improvement in Oracle APEX and Microsoft PowerApps Platforms.
• Digitalization Projects – Installation of IoT devices and software for Predictive Maintenance and Data Analytics.
• Improve equipment uptime with programming improvements and component replacements.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and develop corrective action plan.
• Support new equipment installations for new vehicle models.

Qualifications - 

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Project management skills such as excellent time-management and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.  
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge or Interest of Internet of Things (IoT’s), Industry 4.0, and Data Analytics strongly desired.
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours / week).

Must provide the following paper work in English:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Last University Performance Record
• Relevant references and certificates
• THE WORK TERM DATES ARE March 10th- September 19th, 2025.