Controls Engineering Coop Spring 2027

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

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

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:

• Get to know new technologies and different fields of work.
• Support in idea generation, proof of concept, process development, and best practice transfer for continuous improvement projects.
• Aides in data visualizations/ dashboard creation for all levels of Assembly management.
• Create/review technical and user documentation into a webpage as applicable.
• Setup low code app development environment and create basic app framework, test app and iterate.
• Lead assigned or self-initiated projects to that focus on process improvements.
• Provide real time support to production with issues related to new technology for series processes.
• Responsible for troubleshooting/resolution of IT incidents related to new technology.
• Support new tool installations/modifications/moves in Assembly.
• Train other production associates in proper tool use and system function.
• Lead or assist in line trials for new use cases.
• Communicate or present accomplishments and achievements at the end of each semester
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree (Electrical, Electronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Computer) or Computer Science degree with a strong 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
• Organized
• Effective communication skills
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Have enrolled student 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 on-site (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 11th - May 14th, 2027.
• Must be an enrolled student dureing all three rotations.

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.