Intern, Partnering Tech, Innovation Job Description: Mission and Purpose: To scout for key enabling technologies and also manage the predevelopment portfolio of Audi R&D, we take our findings from scouting & ideas from other departments to our local predevelopment portfolio. We have a deep understanding of China’s startup, technology and governmental landscape and in-depth industrialization experience. Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Identify technology trends in relevant industries * Identify and analyze start-ups with high business fit * Research innovation in news, websites, industry events etc. * Collaborate with other business units to define scope for innovation research * Create presentations on multiple innovation topics * Define innovation strategy for R&D in terms of future (tech) trends * Support pre-development projects for function definition and development * Maintain department’s database and share folders * Administrative and logistic support Qualifications: Education Background: * Master (preferred) or Bachelor candidate in technical major such as computer science or other engineering degrees with strong knowledge in auto industry; if very talented candidate, Business Administration / Economics or similar major is also acceptable * Study abroad/foreign exchange program (preferred) Professional Skills: * Strong communication and organizational skills * Strong interests and good know-how in technology * Motivated and fast learner * Responsibility and team work spirit * Moderation and facilitation ability Competence Requirements: * Skillful use of Microsoft Office 365 (e.g. Teams, Outlook, PPT, Word, Excel) * Skilled in photo/video shooting and footage editing * Deep technology understanding * At least one >3 months internship in a multinational company before (preferred) * Significant experience in innovation, automotive and digital products (preferred) * Able to work 5 days a week for 4-6 months continuously Language Skills: * Good command of both oral and written English & Chinese, German is a plus