Controls Engineering Co-op: Digitalization & Improvement

BMW; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company in Spartanburg, SC invites a Controls Engineering Co-op to participate in hands-on system improvement, digitalization projects, and production support. You will contribute to energy reduction, equipment uptime, and process optimization while learning across multiple disciplines.

The role emphasizes independent work, teamwork, dashboard creation, and documentation, with responsibilities spanning project work, technical training, and presenting outcomes at semester end.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or CS degree with mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of electronics, C, C++, Java, VBA, or PLC programming strongly desired.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Effective communication skills.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA and enrolled student status in a US four-year college.
• Completed at least 30 credits; full-time on-site work (40 h/week).
• Must attach unofficial transcript and pass a substance abuse test.
• Work term dates: Jan 11 – May 14, 2027; must remain enrolled during rotations.

Responsibilities

• Get to know new technologies and different fields of work.
• Support idea generation, proof of concept, process development, and best practice transfer.
• Create data visualizations/dashboarding for Assembly management.
• Create/review technical and user documentation on a webpage.
• Set up low-code app development environment and create basic app framework.
• Lead assigned or self-initiated projects focused on process improvements.
• Provide real time IT support for new technology issues in production.
• Troubleshoot IT incidents related to new technology.
• Support new tool installations/modifications/moves in Assembly.
• Train production associates in tool use and system function.
• Lead or assist line trials for new use cases.
• Communicate achievements at the end of each semester.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Java programming

PLC programming

Robotics knowledge

Education

Engineering or CS degree

Job description

BMW Manufacturing Company in Spartanburg, SC invites a Controls Engineering Co-op to participate in hands-on system improvement, digitalization projects, and production support. You will contribute to energy reduction, equipment uptime, and process optimization while learning across multiple disciplines.

The role emphasizes independent work, teamwork, dashboard creation, and documentation, with responsibilities spanning project work, technical training, and presenting outcomes at semester end.