Controls Engineering Co-op (Jan 2025)

Overview

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 responsibility 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 Specialists 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 a 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 in the Internet of Things (IoTs), Industry 4.0, and Data Analytics is 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 the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from their 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.