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Controls Engineering Intern (Spring 2025)

BMW Group
Spartanburg, United StatesinternshipVerifiedPosted 27 Sept 2024

About the role

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 -

As Controls Engineering Co-op you will receive a well-rounded experience in controls engineering, exposing you to various aspects of system improvement, project support, and digitalization efforts. Your dedication and commitment will play a crucial role in enhancing our products and processes.  Key objectives include working on projects to improve energy reduction, equipment installation and uptime, and digitalization projects

 

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

  • Improve Equipment functionality with improved programming
  • Support Controls Engineers on Downtime reduction projects
  • Support Controls Engineers on new equipment projects commissioning and installation
  • Review equipment programming to reduce nuisance fault messages
  • Support Digitalization Specialist on IoT projects and data analytics
  • Communicate or present accomplishments and achievements at the end of each semester

 

Projects include:

  • Energy Reduction Project- Reduce BMW equipment energy consumption via automation and controls
  • 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
  • Identify methods of simplifying systems or processes while maintaining BMW standards.

 

Qualifications - 

  • Pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering or Computer Science.
  • 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.
  • 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 full-time 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 (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.

 

 

 

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.  
 
Employment with BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC (BMW MC) is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, at the option of BMW MC or the employees.

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