Controls Planning Intern (Fall 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:

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

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

• Responsibilities will include the following:
  • Supports with project evaluations by identifying/capturing gaps, dependencies, resources, risk and financial impacts.
  • Coordinates, procures, implements and/or provides technical support for new equipment installation and investment projects (new model, structure, and plant small projects).
  • Supports contractor activities in engineering, installation, commissioning, documentation, and sign-off of new equipment projects.
  • Conducts cost estimate (invest, budget), technical specification and request for quotes.
  • Supports with maintaining project cost targets and budget forecasts.
  • Collaborates with medium/large projects and/or self-initiates projects for continuous improvement relating to structure and/or process.
  • Supports battery plant targets and goals: production, quality, safety, cost, associate, and citizenship.
  • Obtains and shares best practice solutions within the BMW Group network.
• And others assigned by manager. 

Qualifications:

• Organizational & project management skills
• Communication & facilitation skills
• Strength in analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Technical background (e.g. mechanical or electrical engineering) preferable
• 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 August 11th – December 12th, 2025. 

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.