Internship Research & Innovation Policy (Microelectronics/Semiconductors)

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs approximately 402,000 associates worldwide and generates sales of roughly 78.1 billion euro. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is ‘Invented for life’.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This internship position at Bosch’s Brussels-based policy office offers an exciting opportunity to support strategic advocacy and policy advisory activities of the Bosch Group towards European Institutions and EU Member States. You will be working as an intern in the field of research & innovation and microelectronics policy, playing an active role in growing Bosch’ engagement with European Institutions by identifying and reporting on strategic advocacy opportunities and initiatives, liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, co-developing a positive policy framework for Bosch in Europe.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You are currently a student or have recently completed your studies in a business, technology, international relations or other policy-related field.
• Strong interest in technology, innovation, and industry-related topics is a must.
• You have first experience with EU policy (e.g., through extracurricular activities), knowledge of European institutions and understanding of EU decision-making procedures.
• Team-player with ability to manage time efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a hands-on, self-starter attitude.
• Keen interest and willingness to work in a fast-paced and culturally diverse environment with competing priorities and workloads.
• Oral and written fluency in English and German is a must. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

WHAT’S IN FOR YOU:

• A competitive renumeration.
• Professional development in one of Europe’s leading global tech and innovation companies.
• Growth of professional network across European Institutions and Brussels policy community.
• A learning opportunity to develop critical policy skills and gain practical knowledge about industry, technology, innovation and public funding dynamics.
  If you are a student enrolled in a University/College (or if you are available for a voluntary internship outside a university curriculum) you will be granted an allowance of € 1035,30/month.
  If you want to apply for a voluntary internship, you must be a citizen of the EU or have a work permit in Belgium.
  In case that you need to do a mandatory internship, your University/College must be located in a member state of the EU.
  We are looking forward to receiving your application by email in English (please mention the exact title of the position). Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.
  Starting date: February 2025
  Duration: 6 month

• Monitoring of relevant EU policy files, regulations and initiatives to Bosch (with focus on research & innovation, microelectronics and investment topics).
• Preparation of policy and regulation reviews, position papers, political briefings and memos on high-value topics for Bosch management and for meetings with representatives of the EU institutions.
• Taking active ownership over screening + monitoring of EU programs and initiatives with focus on European funding for Bosch technologies and products, as well as updating of Bosch internal EU funding database.
• Act as an internal facilitator for EU policy-related information dissemination, creating blog entries for “Bosch Connect” on relevant developments across EU institutions.
• Gather information and feedback from across Bosch business units, and collaborations on cross-policy issues with team-members based in Germany.
• You will be responsible for the contact management to key public and private stakeholders across the research, innovation and microelectronics industry ecosystem.
• Participation in meetings of European associations where Bosch is member and in European public events, conferences and workshops in Brussels.
• You will support management in preparation and execution of policy-focused events, workshops and meetings.