Electric Mobility Mountain View, CA 05.11.2024

Intern, E-Mobility

As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Mountain View, CA.

Description

This is a full-time internship position for our Spring Rotation, from January 13, 2025 through May 16, 2025 in Mountain View, CA.

As a intern of the Advanced Powertrain team, you will play a pivotal role in defining requirements for BMW’s future electric powertrain technologies. Alongside surveying the market in North America and worldwide for startups, national laboratories or universities developing advanced electric powertrain technologies. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create overview and trend radar of Battery related R&D activities at US Universities
  • Proven experience in Battery field, with a focus on Lithium-Ion.
  • Investigate US Battery supplier and sub-supplier market, relationships to the OEM customers and localization strategies
  • Analyze upcoming technologies and evaluate their future impact on BMW’s product lineup, eventually validating performance claims with the support of simulation software or small-scale prototyping
  • Facilitate coordination with internal and external partners to exchange technical information and drive projects forward
  • Perform technology evaluation through analysis, simulation or development and test proof of concept (POC)
  • Participation in some prototyping activities, to evaluate and test new technologies 

 

Join the BMW North America team and enjoy a high-performance Total Rewards package that may include:

  • Medical Insurance
    • All with options for $0 Employee contribution
  • Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university 
  • Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
  • Have completed at least 30 college credit hours at time of application 
  • Field of study: Electrochemistry, Material Science, Physics or related field
  • Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript
  • Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week)
  • Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)
  • Coursework and motivation in the following topics: sustainable transportation, modelling electrical systems with simulation software, electrified powertrains, electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, and/or techno-economic analysis
  • Proven experience in Battery field, with a focus on Lithium-Ion
  • General knowledge of electric powertrain components (i.e., inverter, converter, charger, e-motor, battery, etc)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Proficiency in simulation software such as MATLAB
  • Experience and confidence in collaborating with internal and external colleagues of diverse skills and  motivations, including internationally
  • Excellent time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team

 

Preferences:

  • Hands on experience with battery materials processing, manufacturing, and/or recycling
  • Languages: English, German (fluent, oral, and written)

The hourly rate for Undergraduate students is $35

The hourly rate for Graduate students is $40


The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements. 

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of Shared Services make it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

At BMW, we are driven by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are welcoming of all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Intern, E-Mobility
20241105
Automotive
Mountain View, CA
United States
Legal Entity:
BMW (US) Holding Corp.
BMW Group
Location:
Mountain View, CA
Job Field:
Electric Mobility
Job Id:
136006
Publication Date:
05.11.2024
Internship
FullTime
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