Intern – Connected Vehicle

Subaru of America, Inc.’s Internship Program provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain real-world experience related to their major.  Interns have the chance to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with professionals, and develop skills that will be beneficial in their future careers.  It’s an excellent way to jump-start their career and enhance their skillset, making them more marketable in their field of study. 

Course of Study

Pursing a Bachelor’s Degree or MBA with major in Business Administration, Business Management, Business Analytics, Communications, Marketing, Finance, Sales, or Management Information Systems

Term

• 1 year in length [37.5 hours per week during the summer; ~18-25 hours per week during school year]
• Internship to begin in May and end the following May
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Location – Subaru Headquarters in Camden, NJ
• $20 an hour (undergrad)

Qualifications

• Current Juniors OR Seniors planning to pursue a Master’s Degree OR students currently enrolled in a Master’s Program
• Must be an active student for the entire length of internship
• Previous internship or work experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Areas within the Department

• Connected Vehicle (Planning and Strategy) is responsible for setting the direction and long-term vision of connected vehicle technologies.  This area involves market research, competitive analysis, business planning, and roadmap development to ensure alignment with customer needs, industry trends, and company goals.  It helps shape the future of in-vehicle connectivity and data services.
• Connected Vehicle (Product Development) focuses on delivering new telematics and customer experience features through the Agile development lifecycle.  This includes evaluating new software solutions, defining feature requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation.  The team works closely with software engineers, designers, and product owners to bring innovative, customer-focused connected vehicle features to life.
• Connected Vehicle (Operations/Production) focuses on the deployment and ongoing support of connected vehicle systems and services.  This includes coordinating over-the-air (OTA) updates, preparing teams for the launch of new features or programs, and providing production support when issues arise.  The goal is to ensure connected vehicle features operate seamlessly for customers, and that new software enhances the overall driving and ownership experience.

Responsibilities

• Special ad-hoc assignments requiring creativity and heavy analytical skills, especially Excel and Power Point expertise
  • Assist with market research on future infotainment and telematics features and services 
  • Assist with analysis of development and production support issues 
• Assist in the preparation of meetings (i.e., executive briefings, annual National Training Conference and National Business Conference)

Summary

Subaru’s Connected Business Department is a fast-paced and exciting environment that provides an opportunity to experience the work that goes into planning, developing, and maintaining the technology in Subaru vehicles.  This position is responsible for helping to collect, analyze, and report data related to market research, future planning, development activities as well as customer and retailer issues.  This position provides visibility to the highest levels of organization.  The work product must be accurate and usable.  The ideal candidate would be passionate about technology and the automotive industry. They should also be able to understand the big picture without losing attention to detail. Creative thinking skills and ability to challenge the status quo are a plus.