At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.
The On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Certification & Compliance Intern is part of a cross-functional team that supports fuel consumption analysis, emission and OBD certification, and compliance testing for the US market.
In this six (6) to twelve (9) month internship, you will get (1) insights into the OBD certification process, (2) insights into testing of In-Use and soon-to-be released vehicles to support regulation conformity, (3) insights into the analysis of software change
requests and evaluate the consequences in regards to the certification process, (4) insights into tool development and process improvements, (5) insights to data handling and processing.
This internship will start in August.
Job Responsibilities:
General support in regards to OBD Certification topics and Software Change Management processes
Support the team by creating and maintaining Python and other tool based documentation and evaluation programs
Proficiency in Python, C#, VBA, Github, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, and MS Excel are preferred
Assist and develop new programmatic solutions to improve company workflows
Analyze data, summarize results, and prepare technical reports for internal development partners
Assist in creating data pipelines relevant for agency reporting and analysis
Support collaboration within MBRDNA on common projects and objectives
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma
Current enrollment/recent completion of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science or related field
Ability to act and perform under every circumstance with personal integrity while representing the certification values
Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
Experience with Python, VBA, MATLAB, or other programming languages
Experience with Git version control software
Experience with basic documentation principles
Detail-oriented mindset
Ability to execute and develop detailed processes
Ability to learn and understand different technical topics fast and being able to discuss and explain it to internal stakeholders
Ability to clearly discuss and communicate complex technical topics in a diverse multicultural environment
Desire to build effective working relationships
Desire for continuous personal development and growth
Frequent use of speech, vision, hearing, use of hands for driving, computer use and presentations
Frequent sitting, standing and reaching with hands
Preferred Qualifications:
German language skills a plus
Python or other programming experience
Powertrain development experience