Internship in Plant Project Lead (International Student)

Mercedes-Benz is hiring an international student for an internship in the Plant Project Lead function at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

The internship supports the production of luxury SUVs and electric vehicles and offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams across advanced automotive manufacturing facilities.

Essential Functions

• Participate in a new vehicle project within the plant project lead function.
• Control and coordinate critical, cross-divisional topics with production areas including body shop, paint shop, assembly, logistics, and quality.
• Support reporting and the preparation and follow-up of meetings.
• Coordinate appointments and workshops with planning, development, and production teams.
• Participate in implementing and further developing project management methods.
• Support projects transitioning into the plant phase.

Other Regular Daily Tasks

• Work directly with key personnel to understand project concepts, objectives, and approaches.
• Work with cross-functional teams on ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

Applicants must be students in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related area, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe.
• Confident written and spoken German and English skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a university or in a gap year between a bachelor's and master's degree.
• Studies must be outside the United States; applications from students currently studying in the United States are not accepted.
• 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 housing bonus.
• Health benefits, company retirement, annual profit share, possible mobility offers, coaching, flextime, employee events, employee discounts, possible mobile phone, possible parking, canteen, café, and near-site childcare.

Application Documents

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

Preferred start date: February 2027.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.