Intern ESystems Vehicle Validation Fall Winter

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Fall 2026/Winter 2027 Full‑Time Internship – Oxnard, CA
September 21, 2026 – March 19, 2027

• Support the vehicle and systems validation of future vehicle models for the US market.
• Support the local engineering team with the testing and evaluation of a variety of powertrains (ICE, PHEV and BEV) and related systems in pre‑production 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.

• Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited college or university through the duration of internship.
• 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.

• Field of Study:
  Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Concentration in Automotive Engineering preferred).
• Languages:
  
  English and German (fluent, oral and written).
• Analytical, conscientious, responsible, self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Medical insurance coverage.
• 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.

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.