Drivetrain Validation Intern — Hybrid, Spring/Summer 2027

BMW Group; Oxnard (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Paid time off

Job summary

BMW Group in Oxnard, California, offers an internship in Drivetrain Validation for Spring 2027–Summer 2027. You will support validation activities for future powertrains for the US market and assist the local engineering team with testing across BMW brands in preproduction vehicles.

Ideal candidates are enrolled students with US work authorization, a 3.0+ GPA, and at least 60 credits; willing to work full-time, submit transcripts, and have BMW Group experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• US Work Authorization required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
• Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week).
• Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.
• Prior BMW Group experience.

Responsibilities

• Support vehicle and systems validation of future BMW models for the US market.
• Assist the local engineering team with testing and evaluation of powertrains (ICE, PHEV, BEV) in preproduction vehicles.
• Inspect test vehicles, analyze issues, and initiate emission tests, repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Engineering focus

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Business English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program

60 college credit hours

Engineering field: ME/EE

Job description

BMW Group in Oxnard, California, offers an internship in Drivetrain Validation for Spring 2027–Summer 2027. You will support validation activities for future powertrains for the US market and assist the local engineering team with testing across BMW brands in preproduction vehicles.

Ideal candidates are enrolled students with US work authorization, a 3.0+ GPA, and at least 60 credits; willing to work full-time, submit transcripts, and have BMW Group experience preferred.