Trainee Digitalization in Overall Vehicle Testing (d/f/m/x)

Life is always about becoming... Becoming means going on a journey to be the best version of our future selves. While we discover new things, we will face challenges, master them and grow beyond our individual limits.

Apply for a job at Mercedes-Benz and find your individual role and workspace to unleash your talents to the fullest. Empowered by visionary colleagues who share the same pioneering spirit. Joining us means becoming part of a global team that aims to build the most desirable cars in the world. Together for excellence.

Job ID: MER0003VWD Do you want to unlock your full potential and help shape the transformation at Mercedes-Benz? Then our international graduate program “Inspire – Your Journey of Growth” offers a unique opportunity to contribute, learn, and grow. We are looking for ambitious graduates and early professionals who are open and willing to take on new perspectives and drive the change. Shape your individual Journey of Growth: The program will start July 1st, 2026

During your 14-month trainee program you work on exciting projects at home and abroad, tailored to your profile and career goals

A top-level mentor will accompany you throughout the program, offering for your professional development and helping you build a strong network for your future career

Participate in our training camps where you reflect on your strengths and unlock your full potential

Bring your pioneering spirit to current business projects: We combine your perspective and your ideas with our innovative product development to create the world's most desirable cars

As a Trainee in Overall Vehicle Testing, you will significantly drive the advancement of our vehicle tests through the application of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data. You will delve deep into processes, identify potentials for digital optimization, and shape thus the future of vehicle testing. In close collaboration with colleagues from vehicle testing, specialist departments like Powertrain and EE, measurement technology development, and IT experts for cloud services, you will learn about the complexity of overall vehicle testing and validation up to RD release. Your work will contribute to developing innovative solutions and increasing the efficiency of our processes.

An above-average degree (master, MBA or doctorate) in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a comparable technical/scientific field of study Maximum of 3 years of professional experience in automotive (apart from studies) e.g., in the automotive industry, ideally in areas such as testing, vehicle simulation, measurement technology, data analysis, AI projects, machine learning At least 3 months of experience abroad (study, international internship, work and travel) Strong affinity for digital technologies and enthusiasm for future trends Ideally experience with AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), Big Data Tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark), data visualization (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and handling measurement software and simulation environments (e.g., dSPACE, CANape, CarMaker) We value applicants who show a strong sense of social responsibility Excellent English skills (C1), Excellent German (at least B2, ideally C1) You are eager to shape the transformation at Mercedes-Benz and take responsibility Strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with exceptional analytical abilities You demonstrate strong teamwork skills who motivates others to achieve their goals

We are looking forward to your application. We have a multi-stage recruiting process: If you successfully pass our Online Assessment and a short video interview, we will invite you to our Inspire Day at the end of March 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany.

If you would like to get more information about our new Inspire program, have a look at our career website: Mercedes-Benz Career Website. You will find further open graduate position under the #inspire-journey.

We particularly welcome online applications from candidates with disabilities or similar impairments in direct response to this job advertisement. If you have any questions, you can contact the local disability officer once you have submitted your application form, who will gladly assist you in the onward application process: SBV-Sindelfingen@mercedes-benz.com.

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