Structure Planning 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

Support in planning and realization of manufacturing and production equipment for a next gen battery production line

• Supports the standards and best practice of the controls technology and ensures alignment with the BMW central functions.
• Evaluates concepts with technical and financial focus and conveys necessary changes according to the BMW Group standards.
• Collaborates with internal customers and external suppliers for the planning and realization of project measures.
• Develops the optimal solutions in regard to costs, quality, ergonomics, technical innovation, and environment.
• Supports in providing cost estimation (invest and budget), technical specification and request for quotes.
• Supports planning and realization of complex projects and adheres to the financial budget.
• Communicates with Controls team as well as management on major project milestones and developments.
• Support in development and implementation of countermeasures to improve controls equipment reliability in a timely manner.
• Support in ensuring all equipment controls design is capable of achieving uptime targets.
• Obtains and shares best practice solutions within the BMW Group network.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree, Industrial Engineering (preferred) or similar engineering degree. Organizational & project management skills
• Strength in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• 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 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)