2026 ESG & Data Systems Summer Internship

Nexteer Automotive • Auburn Hills, MI • 8h ago

The objective of the Student Programs at Nexteer Automotive is to select students with high potential and provide them with "real world" work experiences. Work assignments expose students to many of the company's products, processes and procedures. Assignments are designed to assimilate acquired classroom education with actual hands-on work experience in a technical environment. In addition, Nexteer Automotive gains the opportunity to find new talent to enhance productivity while providing students exposure to full-time career opportunities.

The Sustainability & ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Intern ("Intern") reports to the Executive Director of Sustainability & ESG, assisting global sustainability initiatives at Nexteer. The scope of this position is cross-functional, encompassing multi-disciplinary fields, including but not limited to, sustainability (environmental and social topics), supply chain, information systems, data analytics, ESG risk management, sales & marketing, and engineering. The Intern will assist in liaising between relevant corporate functions, divisions, and external collaboration partners to support efficiency and effectiveness improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

Support Sustainability Work Group (SWG):Contribute to scoping, benchmarking, data analysis, and ESG risk/control activities to support informed decision-making.

Drive ESG Data & Analytics:Collect and structure sustainability data (e.g., energy, emissions, procurement) and partner with IT and business teams to build dashboards and analytics tools.

Enable Knowledge Sharing:Capture insights and coordinate with internal/external SMEs to support capability building.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work with global stakeholders to develop ESG risk management and data analytics initiatives.

Conduct Sustainability Research:Identify stakeholder needs, analyze emerging trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Support Digitalization Projects:Integrate ESG considerations into broader digital transformation and process improvement activities.

Coordinate Ratings & Assessments:Assist with sustainability ratings, audits, and ESG risk assessment processes.

Prepare Communications:Develop summaries, reports, and presentations for senior leadership.

Ad Hoc Support:Perform additional assignments as directed by functional leaders.

Job Requirements:

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.

Experience with data analytics and visualization.

Ability to translate analytical results into clear business insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills within global cross-functional teams.

Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.

Ability to work up to 40 hours/week in Auburn Hills, MI (with occasional travel to Saginaw, MI).

Flexibility for global time zones.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with ESG frameworks (e.g., ISSB, CSRD, EcoVadis, GRI, UN SDGs).

Knowledge of GHG Protocol and relevant ISO standards.

Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools and databases.

Experience leading analytics or digitalization projects using AI or advanced tools.

Understanding of automotive supply chain topics (e.g., Scope 3 emissions, sustainable procurement, labor practices, resilience).

Foreign language skills are a plus.

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

Nexteer is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please email careers@nexteer.com. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

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