Shape the future today. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow with the goal of making mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable.
Learning Objective
This internship gives current students experience in a professional environment and exposure to real-world organizational challenges. The role allows an aspiring engineer to gain insight into the work of customer solutions engineers and build experience working with teams across the organization.
Job Overview
Join the Mercedes-Benz Vans Upfitter Team as a Research and Development Intern. You will develop subject matter expertise in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering fields while managing detailed and accurate technical requirements for vehicle modifications and upfitting. Your work will support an interdisciplinary project involving manufacturing, development, sales, and after-sales.
You will also learn to technically support Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Upfitters in the USA and Canada, including companies such as Winnebago and Airstream. This position is supervised by a senior engineer and reports to the Head of R&D at MBV Charleston.
Responsibilities
- Support and eventually lead the Body-and-Equipment-Guideline Update Project, implementing technical updates for Sprinter Model Year 2027.
- Become a subject matter expert for technical van modifications performed by Van Upfitters, including camper vans, RVs, people movers, and parcel delivery vehicles.
- Manage technical projects with team members across multiple teams to support Sprinter Van modifications in the U.S. and Canada.
- Support Sprinter Van manufacturing with research and development-related problem-solving tasks.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or having graduated within the past 12 months with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant field.
- Enthusiasm for overall vehicle development; first practical experience is preferred.
- Availability for a six-month, full-time internship.
- Eagerness, drive, focus, and a strong work ethic.
- Willingness to learn from experienced team members and contribute to a complex project.
Preferred Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for vehicle development and van upfits.
- German language skills.
- Project management skills.
Opportunities
Work in a diverse and culturally international environment while improving language skills such as German.
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees.
Company Information
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is a Ladson, South Carolina-based production entity that manufactures Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The Sprinter plant opened in 2018 and began producing the all-new eSprinter in 2024.
Benefits
- Mobile phone for employees
- Possible health benefits
- Employee discounts
- Possible employee events
- Parking
Contact
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC
8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy
Charleston, SC 29456
Email: aston.seckinger@mercedes-benz.com