JOB INFORMATION
Embedded in a worldwide network Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America continuously strives to remain at the forefront of successful automotive research and development. MBRDNA is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with key areas of Autonomous Driving, Advanced Interaction Design, Digital User Experience, Machine Learning, Customer Research, and Open Innovation. In Farmington Hills, Michigan, the focus is on Powertrain and eDrive technology as well as in Long Beach, where the teams test durability of the latest driver assistant and telematic systems. The Digital Hub in Seattle focusses on developing a cloud architecture and building out the cloud platform for the next generation of connected car services. The Testing and Regulatory Affairs Division in Ann Arbor and the Advanced Vehicle Design in Carlsbad complete the competence center.
This is a six-month internship position with MBRDNA’s Long Beach Powertrain (VAN NAFTA & PADS) team. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and gain experience within the automotive industry. Please note that this internship is for a 6 month duration starting around February of 2023.
Job Responsibilities
Assist in variety of projects and work as part of the VAN NAFTA & PADS team
Long term projects based on role within Gasoline, Drivability or Diesel sub-team
Perform root cause analysis of issues; develop and confirm countermeasures
Support emissions testing and resolution of powertrain issues
Prepare and submit work orders to the internal R&D workshop in SAP PiT
Arrange logistics of newly arrived parts as well as disposition of removed/used parts
Professional status reporting using MS Office tools
Monitor vehicle fleet and documentation in FiNAS
Independent projects to identify and execute process changes for continuous improvement
Work with vehicle development tools (ETAS INCA, MDA)
Work with vehicle diagnostic tools (DTS Monaco, Vediamo Ecoute, Diagmera)
Opportunity to get insight into various departments and their cooperation such as R&D workshop, Emissions Laboratory, Advanced Driver Assistant Systems, and E/E Integration
Minimum Qualifications
Recent graduate or current student pursuing degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum completion of junior year required
Valid driver's license
Proficiency in MS Office tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Skills to create and understand macros in VBA and to handle large data amounts in MS Excel
Basic technical vehicle knowledge required
Lifting up to 50 lbs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within MBRDNA or Daimler a plus
Experience using Matlab, Python, Java a plus
German language skills a plus
Benefits/Perks
PTO
Sick Time
Additional Information
The current hourly rate for this position is as follows and may be modified in the future: $28/hr (Undergraduate Students)/$32/hr (Graduate Student)
Why should you apply?
Here at MBRDNA, you create digital ecosystems around cars, you design a language between humans and machines, you make a car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars. We have an open and flexible environment to allow you to push boundaries, join MBRDNA and design your future.
Benefits for Full-Time* Employees Include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
401(k) with employer match
Up to 18 company-paid holidays
Paid time off (unlimited for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
Tuition assistance program
Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs
Vehicle lease subsidy or company car (for eligible employees only)
Internships excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits
MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, MBRDNA employees, or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes.
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