Internship in Data Management and Digitalization (International Student)

Tasks

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is seeking an intern to support data management and digitalization initiatives across supplier performance and procurement operations in North America.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. manufactures luxury SUVs and electric vehicles at its Alabama facilities and produces high-performance lithium-ion batteries at its Bibb County campus.

• Contribute to scalable digital tools that enhance supplier performance and procurement.
• Support automation and analytics projects using Power BI, PowerApps, and Python.
• Collaborate with capacity, quality, and procurement teams across Mercedes-Benz production sites in Mexico and the United States.
• Participate in agile digital initiatives focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collect and organize supplier data for cross-location analysis.
• Build basic dashboards to track supplier performance.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings.
• Organize and clean supplier data.
• Test and develop new digital tools and provide feedback.
• Create simple reports or presentation slides.
• Learn new technology tools and platforms.
• Take notes and follow up on action items.
• Coordinate team events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Python, SQL, and Excel skills for data tasks.
• Basic knowledge of Power BI, PowerApps, and automation tools.
• Familiarity with Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Awareness of AI/ML and data visualization concepts.
• Ability to work in diverse teams.
• Strong interest in learning and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a university or in a gap year between a bachelor’s and master’s degree.
• Studying outside the United States.
• At least three semesters of study in a relevant field.
• Available for a minimum of six months.

Benefits

• Paid internship with an hourly rate of $18.
• Visa cost coverage.
• $700 monthly housing stipend.
• Health benefits, company retirement, annual profit share, possible mobility offers, coaching, flextime, employee events, employee discounts, possible mobile phone, parking, canteen, café, and near-site childcare.

Preferred start date: March 2027. The page also states an immediate start date.

How to apply

Applicants must attach a cover letter including starting availability, detailed CV or resume, transcript of records, university diploma, high school diploma, working references, and certificate of enrollment.

Contact

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
1 Mercedes-Drive
35490 Vance
Mara Buehrer: mara.buehrer@mercedes-benz.com