Internship - Application Engineering Excellence – Power BI and efficiency expert - REF70716U

As an Internship - Application Engineering Excellence at Continental, your main responsibilities include supporting the Power BI expertise, creating and enhancing monthly KPIs reporting, and improving the transparency of these KPIs. You'll also coordinate between different improvement teams and students related to these reports, as well as come up with new efficiency measures and ideas. Your role will involve project planning tracking in eWPS to ensure effective handling of headcount and budget.

To qualify for the Internship - Application Engineering Excellence at Continental, you should be currently enrolled in a Master's program with a Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, vehicle systems technology, or a similar field. You must have experience using Power BI and MS Office, along with strong skills in both German and English. Analytical thinking, creativity, and the ability to coordinate effectively are crucial for this position.

The Internship - Application Engineering Excellence at Continental provides various benefits including flexible working hours, hybrid working models, health-oriented workplaces, and performance-based remuneration. You’ll also have access to health courses, sports activities, and opportunities to participate in regular team events, providing a comprehensive professional experience while promoting well-being.

To apply for the Internship - Application Engineering Excellence at Continental, you need to submit your online application along with your current certificate of enrollment, transcripts of records, and the mandatory internship certificate. If you have a valid residence and work permit, please include those documents as well. Applications from severely handicapped individuals are welcomed. Ensure that all documents are attached to expedite the application process.

Essential skills for the Internship - Application Engineering Excellence at Continental include proficiency in Power BI and MS Office programs. Additionally, strong analytical thinking, creativity, the ability to coordinate tasks, and effective communication skills in both German and English are important. A quick comprehension of technical details and a willingness to support improvement projects are also valued.

When discussing your experience with Power BI, focus on specific projects where you utilized the tool to analyze data and create reports. Highlight your ability to interpret data into actionable insights, as well as your role in improving KPIs reporting. Emphasize your familiarity with visualizations and storytelling through data, which is crucial for this internship.

Start by understanding the specific metrics that are important to the project's success. Research current reporting methods and identify areas for improvement. Then, outline the steps necessary to create the report, including data collection, analysis, and visualization methods. Highlight how you would collaborate with team members to ensure completeness and accuracy in the KPIs presented.

Share a specific example where you successfully coordinated between teams. Explain your communication strategies, how you ensured everyone was on the same page, and how you resolved any conflicts or challenges that arose. Emphasize the importance of collaboration in the process and the outcome of your efforts.

Discuss various project management methodologies you're familiar with, such as Agile or Waterfall. Emphasize tools like eWPS that you have used for planning and tracking progress. Showcase your ability to set clear milestones, regularly update all stakeholders, and ensure timelines are met. Share examples that illustrate your organizational skills.

Express your enthusiasm for the automotive industry and the role that innovation plays at Continental. Talk about how the internship aligns with your educational background and career goals, particularly in project management and data analytics. Mention your excitement about contributing to pioneering technologies for sustainable mobility.

Discuss the importance of clarity, relevance, and timeliness when it comes to KPI reporting. Emphasize how effective KPI reports should provide actionable insights, be understandable to diverse audiences, and include visual data representations to enhance comprehension. Illustrate with examples if possible.

Share your time management techniques, such as prioritizing tasks and breaking down projects into smaller, manageable parts. Discuss how you maintain focus under pressure and remain flexible to adapt when challenges arise. Providing a real-life example of successfully meeting a tight deadline can strengthen your answer.

Talk about the collaboration tools you're familiar with, such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, or Trello. Explain how you use these tools to enhance communication, share documents, and keep projects on track. Highlight your ability to leverage technology to foster teamwork, especially in hybrid work environments.

Discuss your approach to prioritizing tasks, which may include using matrices to categorize tasks by urgency and importance. Talk about how you communicate priorities with your team and stay organized, whether through digital tools or traditional to-do lists. Mention the importance of flexibility when responding to unexpected changes.

Highlight qualities such as analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively. Discuss how these traits contribute to successful outcomes in application engineering projects, particularly when developing and improving KPIs. Personal anecdotes can make your response more relatable.