Business Process Optimization Intern

Gentex Corp • Simpson, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PURPOSE: The Business Application Intern will support the SAP Sustainment team and Business Intelligence (BI) team by assisting in identifying business processes suitable for automation using advanced tools and AI technologies. This role focuses on analyzing manual, labor-intensive processes, researching automation solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Currently a rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Coursework in business applications or business processes is preferred.
• No prior professional experience required; relevant coursework or academic projects in business process analysis, automation, or data analytics are a plus.
• Basic understanding of business processes and enterprise applications.
• Interest in automation technologies and AI-driven solutions.
• Strong analytical and research skills to evaluate tools and propose optimization strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new technologies and business practices.
• Position requires daily contact with employees, all departments, and management.
• Has contact with other Gentex locations on a frequent basis.
• Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; manual dexterity to handle, or feel objects, tools, keyboards or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear.
• The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The individual must have a high level of comprehension, and a high level of general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.
• Works majority of the day in a climate controlled environment.
• Generally, travel is not required
• Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ERP (especially SAP) or BI tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying manual, repetitive business processes that could benefit from automation.
• Research and evaluate automation tools and AI solutions for process optimization.
• Collaborate with SAP Sustainment and BI teams to document findings and propose recommendations.
• Support data analysis and reporting tasks as needed.
• Participate in meetings with stakeholders to understand business requirements and pain points.
• Prepare documentation and presentations summarizing research and proposed solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern