Summer Intern, Product Management

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Plano, Texas USA

Company

Yazaki Innovations, Inc (YII) is a new Yazaki Corporation company, with the mission of acting as technology hub and "Dejima" for Global Yazaki. YII will accomplish this by leveraging external and internal technology developments in all areas of its core competencies and grow the business with existing and new customer partnerships while maintaining Yazaki values. Our core competencies include the Automotive, Mobility, and Energy systems business spaces. YII is an independent corporation that is nimble and flexible enough to service the fast pace customers and markets that YII was formed to serve.

What We Are Looking For

Yazaki Innovations. Inc (YII) is looking for a Summer Intern to join our Product Management team within Engineering and Technology team. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. Remote work model with some potential travel.

What You Will Be Doing

• Master key product management techniques and assist in developing product requirement documents under the mentorship of Senior Product Managers.
• Supporting Senior Product Management in identifying customer needs and while considering the larger business objectives that a product or feature aims to meet.
• Take the lead (Design, develop, and execute) on a strategic industry analysis project, exploring new market opportunities for YII products.
• Gain comprehensive exposure by shadowing an experienced product management team throughout the product lifecycle.
  
  

What Deliverable Or Outcome Is Expected

• Acquire hands-on expertise in utilizing advanced product management tools and methodologies to successfully launch and manage products.
• Produce a detailed Industry Analysis report and deliver a professional presentation, equipped with supporting materials to stakeholders.
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Enrollment in a 2-year MBA degree program at an accredited institution at the time of internship
• Completion of sophomore year with some Product or Strategy (or related) courses under the belt. A background in related engineering or automotive industry would be helpful but not required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks at 40 hours a week
• Advanced proficiency in using MS Excel and MS PowerPoint to create and manipulate spreadsheets and presentations
• Excellent creativity, initiative, diligence, and accuracy
• Natural curiosity and diplomatic communication style
  
  

What We Can Provide You

• The tip of the iceberg of what you can be
• Applied experience
• Exposure and access to experts in the field
• Opportunities to build your professional network
• A safe learning environment
• Competitive pay
  
  

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.