Internship in Factory Planning - Onsite Support (International Student)

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) manufactures luxury SUVs, including electric vehicles, and high-performance lithium-ion batteries at its advanced Alabama facilities. MBUSI promotes teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement and offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Essential Functions

As part of the factory planning team, support building, conveyor, and other factory projects at MBUSI, with a focus on achieving the best possible quality.

• Prepare and support the creation of project coordination documents.
• Detail planning scopes.
• Create decision papers, schedules, and materials for project meetings and steering committees, including cost reporting.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management summary reports.
• Organize and prepare meetings and workshops.
• Record and track important project dates, milestones, project progress, and project status, with a focus on controlling and financial topics.

Other Regular Daily Tasks

• Plan, coordinate, and communicate weekend activities.
• Prepare system acceptance activities and create and track specific deficiencies.
• Execute meetings and create meeting minutes.
• Perform onsite checks and provide general support.

Qualifications

Education: Student in Mechanical Engineering, Finance/Controlling, Industrial Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary skills:

• Fluent in English and German, both oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Team-oriented with distinctive interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Affinity for numbers.
• Good organizational skills.
• Self-reliant and structured.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in university or in a gap year between a bachelor's and master's degree.
• Studies outside the U.S.
• At least three semesters of study in a relevant field.
• Available for a minimum of six months.

Internship Details and Benefits

• Paid internship with an hourly rate of $18.
• Coverage of visa costs.
• $700 housing bonus.
• Preferred start date: April 2027.
• Health benefits.
• Company retirement and annual profit share.
• Possible mobility offers, coaching, flextime, employee events, discounts, mobile phone, parking, canteen, café, and near-site childcare.

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 if available, and certificate of enrollment.

Contact

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