Government Affairs Intern - Year Round

BorgWarner Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner in Metro Detroit is seeking a Government Affairs Intern to support the North American Government Affairs team. This role offers hands-on experience at the intersection of business, public policy, and regulatory affairs.

You will monitor federal, state, and local policy developments, assist with research, prepare briefing materials, and engage with policymakers and external stakeholders while working across functions in a global technology company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Economics, Business, Communications, Law, or related field.
• Strong interest in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, or corporate strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to distill complex information into clear summaries.

Responsibilities

• Support Government Affairs and Economic Development activities through research, stakeholder engagement, and development of briefing materials.
• Monitor and summarize federal, state, and local policy developments across North America.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials, presentations, issue summaries, and stakeholder communications.
• Engage directly with policymakers, industry associations, and external stakeholders.
• Help develop policy trackers, legislative databases, and other monitoring tools.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Research & analysis

Organizational skills

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Public Policy/Political Science/Government/Economics/Business/Communications/Law

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, and we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities.

Job purpose

The Government Affairs Intern will support BorgWarner's North American Government Affairs team, reporting directly to the Head of North American Public Policy, as well as assisting the Head of Economic Development. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience at the intersection of business, public policy, and regulatory affairs while contributing to issues that shape the future of mobility, advanced manufacturing, energy, and technology. Working across functions and business units, the intern will help monitor political and regulatory developments, support advocacy and economic development initiatives, and assist with research and communications that enable informed business decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated student interested in government, public policy, corporate affairs, or business strategy within a global technology company. This role is based in Metro Detroit. Interns are expected to be in the office at least three days per week for the duration of the program.

Key responsibilities

• Support Government Affairs and Economic Development activities through research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the development of materials that inform business and advocacy strategies.
• Monitor and summarize federal, state, and local legislative, regulatory, and policy developments across North America.
• Conduct research and analysis on public policy issues affecting BorgWarner, its customers, and its business operations.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials, presentations, issue summaries, and stakeholder communications.
• Engage directly with policymakers, industry associations, and external stakeholders.
• Help develop and maintain policy trackers, legislative databases, and other monitoring tools.
• Assist with the coordination of internal meetings, events, and cross-functional projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues across business units and corporate functions to gather information and support advocacy efforts.

What we’re looking for

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Economics, Business, Communications, Law, or a related field.
• Strong interest in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, or corporate strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distil complex information into clear and concise summaries.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated curiosity, professionalism, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

What we believe

• Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
• Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
• Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
• Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment.
• Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner.

Safety

This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner PTC Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every reasonable precaution in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that BorgWarner and any of its affiliated companies do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to BorgWarner will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.