Intern On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) - Coordination and Tool Development

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Number: MER00046ZG Being part of Mercedes-Benz means finding the task area where you can develop your talents individually. It means giving your best in a global automotive company that focuses on sustainable luxury. You will be supported by visionary colleagues who share your pioneering spirit. In Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development (RD), we design the automotive generations of the future. We mean innovative products with the highest quality and efficient development processes. We are already working on vehicles that secure the technology leadership of the Mercedes-Benz Group in the future. Our team develops and processes the topic of on-board diagnostics (OBD) for Mercedes – engines to plug-in hybrids across the project. We are responsible for the functions of the OBD error memory and the Generic Scan tool communication. In addition, we coordinate the development of OBD with all the departments involved and ensure the highest possible quality of diagnostic functions in future products. In future, we also support the protection and validation of the OBD of battery-electric Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We offer you the opportunity to work in the field of on-board diagnostics and get an extensive insight into the development of complex and exciting products, the process chain, the way of working and organization in an international automotive group. These challenging and exciting tasks come to you, among others, as an intern*: Further development of internal tools for automated measurement data evaluation (bug fixation and feature development) as well as cooperation in the design and implementation of AI-based functions for optimizing analysis, documentation and validation processes

Supporting the tool request tracking system and quality assurance of tool requirements

Comparing the tool mode with vehicle data and performing measurements on the development vehicle and support in hardware/software updates

Support for OBD protection tests (PrePVE – Production Vehicle Evaluation) and participation in coordination rounds with development partners

Support in the coordination of test vehicles and fault components for the OBD safety tests, cooperation with specialist departments and responsibility for vehicle handling and fleet management

Support in project planning and creation of status reports and planning overviews for future PrePVE projects

The internship can start from October 2026 and takes place in full time on site at the Sindelfingen site.

Engineering studies, such as mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, vehicle technology, computer science, industrial engineering or comparable study programme

Affinity for data analysis, software development, artificial intelligence and automation as well as initial programming experience (e.g. Python, VBA, C# or comparable programming languages)

Knowledge of OBD / internal combustion engines is advantageous

First experience with application, simulation and evaluation software desirable (e.g. INCA/MDA from ETAS)

Interest in the automotive industry and vehicle diagnostics

Good knowledge of German and English in word and writing

Secure handling of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

High level of self-employment, self-initiative and flexibility

Valid driving permit class B (car)

Additional information: We are looking forward to your online application with CV, lettering, certificates, current enrollment certificate with a specification of the semester, if necessary. Compulsory internship certificate and proof of the regular study period. Please do not forget to mark your documents as ''relevant for this application' in the online form and note the maximum file size of 5 MB. Further information on the setting criteria can be found here. Disabled and equalized applicants are welcome! The severely disabled representative (sbv-sindelfingen@mercedes-benz.com) is happy to support you in the application process. People Solutions will be happy to help you with questions about the application process. You can reach us by email via myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mo-Fr 10-12am & 13-15am).

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