Intern, Drivetrain Validation - Spring 2027 - Summer 2027

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Oxnard (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Job summary

BMW Group in Oxnard, CA is offering a Spring 2027 – Summer 2027 full-time internship in Drivetrain Validation. This hybrid role provides hands-on experience validating powertrains (ICE, PHEV, BEV) for US-market vehicles across BMW brands.

You will inspect test vehicles, analyze issues, and support emission testing and maintenance. Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program, have US work authorization, a 3.0 GPA, at least 60 credits, and be able to work 36.25 hours per week,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.
• US work authorization required.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (overall).
• Completed at least 60 college credits by the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week).
• Unofficial transcript must be submitted with application.
• Prior BMW Group experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support validation of vehicles and systems for the US market.
• Assist testing and evaluation of powertrains (ICE, PHEV, BEV) across BMW brands.
• Inspect test vehicles, report issues, and initiate emission tests and maintenance tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

Full-time availability

Analytical

Team orientation

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Intern, Drivetrain Validation - Spring 2027 - Summer 2027

Location: Oxnard, United States

Posting Start Date: 9/23/26

Job Description

Spring 2027 - Summer 2027 Full-Time Internship – Oxnard, CA

March 22, 2027 – September 17, 2027

What Awaits You.

• Support vehicle and systems validation of future vehicle models for the US market.
• Assist the local engineering team with the testing and evaluation of a variety of powertrains (ICE, PHEV and BEV) and related systems in preproduction vehicles of all BMW brands (BMW, M, Mini, Rolls-Royce), including the planning and organization of test events.
• Inspect test vehicles, analyze and report current issues, and initiate emission tests, repairs and maintenance jobs.

What We Are Looking For.

• 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.

What You Should Bring.

• Field of Study: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Business fluent English.
• Preferences:
  • Field of Study: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with concentration in Automotive Engineering.
  • Analytical, conscientious, responsible, self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.

What You Can Look Forward To.

• Paid time off in addition to company paid holidays where eligible.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Access to the Intern Vehicle Lease Program.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires in office days.

Undergraduate students: Hourly rate is $29.90.
Graduate students: Hourly rate is $36.80.

The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

As part of the hiring process, you may be required to successfully pass a background check. A satisfactory completion of a background investigation including verification of education, prior employment, criminal history, credit check history, and pre-employment drug screen to the extent permissible under applicable state law, is a condition of your offer of employment and your continued employment. The results of your background investigation are satisfactory and acceptable in the sole judgement and discretion of BMW Shared Services, LLC.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States 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.