Digitalization Co-op Spring 2026
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 Digitalization Co-op will assist with the daily operations of managing Digitalization initiatives and driving continual improvement of Digitalization related topics within the Assembly Shop. The qualified co-op should expect to contribute and improve production Industry 4.0 solutions such as App development, AI supported Vision inspection, process verification systems and predictive maintenance solutions with cloud infrastructure tools. 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:
- Gets to know new technologies and different fields of work.
- Supports 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.
- Creates/reviews technical and user documentation into a webpage as applicable.
- Sets up low code app development environment and create basic app framework, test app and iterate.
- Leads assigned or self-initiated projects to that focus on process improvements.
- Provides 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.
- Supports new tool installations/modifications/moves in Assembly.
- Trains other production associates in proper tool use and system function.
- Leads or assists in line trials for new use cases.
- Communicates or presents accomplishments and achievements at the end of each semester
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
- 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:
- Business, Engineering or Computer Science degree.
- 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.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- 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).
- 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 12th - May 15th, 2026.
- Must be an enrolled student during all three rotations.
