Enterprise CapEx Intern (Summer 2027)

Clarios; Glendale (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a student intern in Milwaukee to support capital projects across North American manufacturing facilities. You will gather requirements, assist with vendor evaluations, and help track milestones using Excel and Power BI.

This role offers exposure to engineering, operations, procurement, and finance teams and a chance to contribute to cost performance and safety initiatives. You will work hybrid, with up to 40 hours per week in Summer 2027, and must be enrolled full-time in an

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Finance, Business Analytics and/or related field.
• Ability to be in the greater Milwaukee area in the summer.
• Duration: Summer 2027. Up to 40 hours per week.
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid internship - must have a quiet workspace away from interruptions, with the option to work in the office.
• PLEASE NOTE that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of new vendor adds and NDAs into Clarios contract management system.
• Support the planning, execution, and tracking of enterprise capital projects across North American manufacturing facilities.
• Partner with engineering, operations, procurement, finance, and suppliers to collect project requirements, evaluate solutions, and monitor project milestones.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations that provide visibility to project status, capital spending, savings opportunities, risks, and key performance indicators.
• Analyzing project data using Excel, Power BI, and other business systems to track capital spending, schedules, and project performance against approved budget.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to prepare business cases, investment justifications, vendor evaluations, and management presentations.
• Participating in supplier meetings, project reviews, and site visits to gain exposure to manufacturing processes, automation systems, and capital equipment installations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve project execution, standardize reporting, and support strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, safety, quality, and cost performance.

Education

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

What You Will Do

• Ownership of new vendor adds and NDAs into Clarios contract management system.
• Support the planning, execution, and tracking of enterprise capital projects across North American manufacturing facilities.
• Partner with engineering, operations, procurement, finance, and suppliers to collect project requirements, evaluate solutions, and monitor project milestones.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations that provide visibility to project status, capital spending, savings opportunities, risks, and key performance indicators.

How You Will Do It

• Analyzing project data using Excel, Power BI, and other business systems to track capital spending, schedules, and project performance against approved budget.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to prepare business cases, investment justifications, vendor evaluations, and management presentations.
• Participating in supplier meetings, project reviews, and site visits to gain exposure to manufacturing processes, automation systems, and capital equipment installations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve project execution, standardize reporting, and support strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, safety, quality, and cost performance.

What We Look For

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Finance, Business Analytics and/or related field.
• Ability to be in the greater Milwaukee area in the summer.
• Duration: Summer 2027. Up to 40 hours per week.
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid internship - must have a quiet workspace away from interruptions, with the option to work in the office. Be able to maintain regular contact with the supervisor/team via virtual methods.
• PLEASE NOTE that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

What you get

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials - setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios - where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion - where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

To All Recruitment Agencies

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