Research and Development Intern

Job Overview

Join the Mercedes-Benz Vans Upfitter Team as a Research & Development Intern! By becoming a subject matter expert in different working fields of mechanical, electrical and software engineering, you will be responsible for managing detailed and accurate technical requirements for vehicle modifications (Upfitting).

Your work will be part of a interdisciplinary project in between manufacturing, development, sales and after-sales. Meanwhile you will learn to technically support Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Upfitters in the USA and Canada (i.e. Winnebago, Airstream, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support and eventually lead the Body-and-Equipment-Guideline Update Project, implementing technical related updates for Sprinter Model Year 2027.
• Become a subject matter expert for technical van modifications performed by Van Upfitters (Camper Vans, RV’s, People Movers, Parcel delivery, etc.) in terms of technical consultation and documentation.
• Manage technical projects together with other team members across multiple teams with the mutual goal to succeed with Sprinter Van modifications in the U.S and Canada.
• Support Sprinter Van manufacturing with R&D related problem-solving tasks.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Graduated within the past 12 months or currently working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant degree.
• Enthusiast in overall vehicle development. First practical experience preferable.
• All candidates should be available for a 6 months full time internship.
• Applicants should be eager, driven, focused, hard-working individuals that are ready to assist a growing company with handling a complex multi-million dollar project. He or she should be willing to learn and be taught skills from experienced members of the team. The individual should be self-motivated and interested in adding value and making a difference within an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enthusiast in overall vehicle development and Van Upfits. First practical experience preferable.
• German language skills preferable.
• Project management skills are a plus.

Skills

• Eager, driven, focused, hard-working individuals.
• Willing to learn skills from experienced members of the team.
• Self-motivated and interested in adding value and making a difference within an organization.

Opportunities

• Working in a diverse and culturally international environment.
• Improve language skills like German.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

TBD