Internship in Digitalization Process Planning (International Student)
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.Tuscaloosa, AL (On-site)
Tasks
Mercedes-Benz is building exceptional vehicles and careers at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, manufacturing site. The organization produces luxury SUV and electric vehicle models and offers a collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Essential functions include:
- Build a statistics database using Power BI from quality inspection data.
- Analyze 8D/3D problem-solving reports and determine the best display methods.
- Serve as a problem-solving trainer for other groups.
- Support problem resolutions.
- Support escalation of quality topics to quality forums.
- Support implementation of quality checks into offline quality inspections.
- Support complex problem solving for legacy topics.
- Build and modify Power BI dashboards to improve user-friendliness and performance.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
Preferred skills include:
- Engineering problem solving
- Basic Microsoft computer knowledge
- Vehicle systems and terminology
- Standard automotive production systems
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis
- Automotive manufacturing
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement
- Cross-functional communication
- Power BI
- Statistical analysis
Requirements
- Currently enrolled at a university or in a gap year between a bachelor’s and master’s degree.
- Studies outside the United States.
- At least three semesters of study in a relevant field.
- Availability for a minimum of six months.
Benefits
- Paid internship with an hourly rate of $18.
- Coverage of visa costs.
- $700 monthly housing stipend.
- Health benefits, retirement, annual profit share, and other employee benefits may be available.
Application documents
Applicants must attach a cover letter including starting availability, detailed CV or resume, transcript of records, university information, high school diploma, working references, and certificate of enrollment.
Preferred start date: March 2027.
Contact: Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc., 1 Mercedes Drive, 35490 Vance. Mara Buehrer: mara.buehrer@mercedes-benz.com.