Learning & Performance Center Junior Associate Consultant (Intern)

Mercedes-Benz USA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. Our employees reflect our corporate values and dedication to excellence. We are seeking a top-notch individual to join the Mercedes-Benz team at our Learning & Performance Center.

About the role

The primary goal of this internship is to assist in operating the DFW Learning & Performance Center Welding Certification program by relieving the Welding Instructor (a Certified Welding Inspector) of repetitive tasks, allowing more one-on-one training with Mercedes-Benz Certified Structural Aluminum Welders. The intern will focus on three major activities:

• Under the supervision of the Certified Welding Inspector, learn to conduct destructive weld testing using approved equipment and document results.
• Develop, document, and implement processes for setup and conducting of Structural and Thin Panel Welding Work Trials, including maintenance of 18 Fronius welders, monitoring inventory levels, and communicating critical information to teammates.
• Assist with proctoring Work Trials and Thin Panel certification examinations.

This internship will help maintain the highest standard of structural and thin panel welder certification in a cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the Mercedes-Benz Welding and Testing lab.
• Develop tooling management and organization of welding equipment.
• Organize and execute products and weld tests before and during Structural Welding Work Trials.
• Conduct destructive weld tests for Work Trial participants and document results on the Mercedes-Benz Intranet.
• Program, troubleshoot, and test welding systems.
• Support Structural Welding Work Trial and Thin Panel Welding Certification participants.
• Assist in modifications and further development of the Mercedes-Benz welding program.
• Promote teamwork to achieve established goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student (rising junior or senior).
• Available from June 2026 to June 2027.
• Hybrid in-person schedule: 3 days weekly, up to 28 hours maximum.
• Available during core working hours of 10 AM - 3 PM Eastern.

Skills

• Working towards a Welding degree and/or hands-on welding manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of current and leading-edge welding technologies.
• Ability to quickly learn about new products and technologies.
• Strong understanding of material processing, tooling, and part fabrication.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy.

Benefits

• Employee mobile phone option.
• Employee events.
• Health initiatives.
• Company pension plan.
• Mobility offers.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee discounts.
• Coaching opportunities.
• Employee participation programs.
• Parking available.