Physical Logistics High Voltage Battery Domestic Intern (Spring 2027) – High Voltage Battery

Job Description

Physical Logistics High Voltage Battery Domestic Intern | BMW Group

The Tone:
This is a Domestic Intern position at BMW Group, located in Spartanburg and Woodruff, South Carolina, United States. BMW Group is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, known for producing high-quality vehicles. This intern role is crucial for supporting the ramp-up phase of Plant Woodruff, specifically focusing on physical logistics for high voltage batteries. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant digitalization efforts, including virtual reality projects for associate training, and to drive process improvements within the company’s internal operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Spartanburg, SC / Woodruff, SC

• Team: Under guidance of department mentors
• Mission: To support the ramp-up phase of Plant Woodruff by assisting with digitalization efforts, process review, and operational activities related to physical logistics for high voltage batteries.
• Tech Stack: Apex Platform, Unreal Engine, Unity, Python, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Management: Track project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and open issues to help ensure timely follow-up.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional team members to support communication, documentation, and completion of assigned tasks.
• Status Reporting: Prepare project and work package status updates related to progress, milestones, risks, and next steps.
• Process Improvement: Support data collection, process review, and identification of opportunities for improvement within internal processes.
• Programming Support: Assist with programming efforts for the Apex Platform, Unreal Engine or Unity, and Python for digitalization initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, with at least 30 credit hours completed at the time of application. Candidates must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in their major). Preferred degrees include Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or other related technical or business disciplines.
• Experience: Ability to work full-time on-site for 40 hours per week during the Spring 2027 term (January 11-May 14th). Prior internship, co-op, academic project, or work experience in areas such as logistics, manufacturing, supply chain management, project coordination, or process improvement is preferred, though not strictly required for consideration.
• Skills: Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint, for daily tasks and documentation. Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills are essential for collaborating with team members and preparing updates. Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, manage priorities effectively, follow instructions, and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Bonus: Knowledge of Apex Platform programming, Unreal Engine or Unity programming, and Python programming is a significant advantage, particularly for digitalization projects. An interest in logistics operations, quality systems, continuous improvement methodologies, and general project support will be beneficial for success in this role.