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Predictive Maintenance / Additive Manufacturing Co-op (Fall 2026)

CompanyBMW Group
LocationSpartanburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves leveraging mechanical/electromechanical skills to support innovation in the Central Maintenance department, focusing on expanding Additive Manufacturing applications and supporting Predictive Maintenance projects. Responsibilities include rolling out a predictive maintenance system, investigating new sensors, and designing/testing additive manufacturing concepts for replacement components.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
64919
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
With its four brands, BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2025, the BMW Group sold 2.46 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,500 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2025 was € 10.2 billion on revenues amounting to € 133,5 billion. As of 31 December 2025, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,540 employees. The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and respon-sible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products – from the supply chain through production to the end of their useful life.
About the Role

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

 

Description:

  • Leverage mechanical / electromechanical skillset to support innovation activities in the Central Maintenance department
  • Support ongoing initiatives in expanding the Additive Manufacturing applications across the body shop
  • Support Predictive Maintenance projects and initiatives
  • Opportunities to learn about additive manufacturing in depth through design and testing of designs in real-life applications
  • Opportunity to be to contribute to the roll-out of a predictive maintenance system at an early stage.
  • Exposure to industrial automation and the maintenance of the equipment involved therein.
  • Opportunity to present in the weekly team meeting as well as updates on projects in other management rounds as milestones in projects are reached.
  • Project Plan for rollout of vibration sensors across body shop
  • Investigate additional sensors / data collection methods that could be used to move to a condition-based maintenance strategy
  • Design and test concepts for utilizing additive manufacturing to build key replacement components (weld gun shanks, weld gun arms).

 

 

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
  • Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
  • Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
  • Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
  • MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
  • Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
  • THE WORK TERM DATES ARE August 10th – December 11th , 2026.
  • Must be an enrolled student during all three rotations.

 

 

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC 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.

Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringElectromechanical SkillsetAdditive ManufacturingPredictive MaintenanceDesignTestingIndustrial AutomationVibration SensorsData CollectionCondition-Based MaintenanceConcept DesignComponent Replacement
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research