IT Applications Implementation Co-op (Summer 2025)

​​​​​A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

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.
• THE WORK TERM DATES ARE May 19th – August 8th, 2025.