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Enterprise CapEx Intern (Summer 2027)

Clarios · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you built a report or dashboard. Who used it and what did they do with it?

What they are checking: Whether they can build reporting that people actually use to make decisions.

Tell me about a time you had to collect information from several people who were busy with other priorities.

What they are checking: Whether they can follow up with engineering, operations and suppliers without being ignored or being a pest.

Why are you interested in capital projects in manufacturing?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason to want this internship that connects to their studies.

What would you do

You will own adding new vendors and NDAs into our contract system. How would you make sure nothing is missed?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful and organized with documentation that carries legal and supplier risk.

A project is trending over its approved budget. How would you show that clearly to a manager?

What they are checking: Whether they can present bad news plainly and with the right data behind it.

You visit a plant during an equipment install. What would you want to learn while you are there?

What they are checking: Whether they would use site visits to understand how capital projects actually work on the floor.

About the work

What is capital spending, and how is it different from regular operating expense?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the basic difference between CapEx and OpEx that this role tracks.

How comfortable are you with Excel and Power BI? What have you built in each?

What they are checking: Whether they have the tools to track spending, schedules and project performance.

How would you help put together a business case for new equipment? What numbers would matter?

What they are checking: Whether they know basic investment justification ideas like payback and savings.

How would you compare two vendors offering the same machine at different prices?

What they are checking: Whether they look beyond price to quality, support, lead time and total cost.

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The full job description

As published by Clarios.

What You Will Do • Ownership of new vendor adds and NDAs into Clarios contract management system. • Support the planning, execution, and tracking of enterprise capital projects across North American manufacturing facilities. • Partner with engineering, operations, procurement, finance, and suppliers to collect project requirements, evaluate solutions, and monitor project milestones. • Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations that provide visibility to project status, capital spending, savings opportunities, risks, and key performance indicators. How You Will Do It • Analyzing project data using Excel, Power BI, and other business systems to track capital spending, schedules, and project performance against approved budget. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to prepare business cases, investment justifications, vendor evaluations, and management presentations. • Participating in supplier meetings, project reviews, and site visits to gain exposure to manufacturing processes, automation systems, and capital equipment installations. • Identifying opportunities to improve project execution, standardize reporting, and support strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, safety, quality, and cost performance. What We Look For • Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university • Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Finance, Business Analytics and/or related field. • Ability to be in the greater Milwaukee area in the summer. • Duration: Summer 2027. Up to 40 hours per week. • Working Arrangements: Hybrid internship – must have a quiet workspace away from interruptions, with the option to work in the office. Be able to maintain regular contact with the supervisor/team via virtual methods. • PLEASE NOTE that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future. #LI-CC1 What you get: • Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership • HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility • Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. Who we are: Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities. Veterans/Military Spouses: We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. Equal Employment Opportunity: We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report . We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law. A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process. To All Recruitment Agencies : Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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