Intern, E-Mobility - BMW (US) Holding Corp.
Mountain View, CA 94035
About the Job
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
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.
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)
