Intern Research & Development Steering Wheel

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Number: MER0003PNM In the Group Research & Development (R&D) of Mercedes Benz Cars, you shape the automotive generation of the future and work on the latest innovations. In the RD/KII department (body interior systems & project control) we are responsible for the development of future interior systems and thus contribute significantly to the vehicle DNA. Our team steering wheel, driver airbag and roof control unit is responsible for the pre- and series development of future steering and roof control unit systems. The Steer-by-Wire technology and automated driving create completely new possibilities for the steering wheel of the future. We are looking for you as a support for our steering wheel team. With us you work in an extremely exciting and complex environment with a variety of disciplines such as e.g. design, safety, electrical/electronics, ergonomics, UI/UX, steering/driving functions, automated driving, AMG as well as complete vehicle and series project organization. These challenges include: Introduction to previous work Research state of technology and benchmarking worldwide Construction and Testing of Steering Functional Patterns (Additive Manufacturing-/3D Printing Technology, EE) Working with the improvement of new steering wheel patterns with regard to usability/UI/HMI and ergonomics Planning, preparation and implementation of driving tests Operation and technical optimizations on a seat box/“Gaming-Simulator”: Mechanical and electrical-electronic optimization of functions Concept assessments with the expert group Preparation, implementation of customer studies

Planning, preparation and support of customer studies Optimization and testing of suitable simulation software Project coordination and scheduling with internal and external partners Evaluation and presentation of results

Working with the optimization Development of innovative steering wheel concepts Analysis of AI/AI applications in product development Process support and optimization in the team The internship can start from October.2025.

Studies in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, mechatronics, automotive engineering, electrical engineering/electronics or a comparable study direction First experience in project management of advantage First experience in component development of advantage MS Office (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) Ready to incorporate into a wide range of topics in mechanics, EE, software Experience with gaming and/or simulation software as well as AI/AI tools CAD experience (NX, CATIA, ...) of advantage Mechatronics experience in theory and practice of advantage Personal competencies: High analytical, strategic and conceptual skills Structured and independent operation High commitment and initiative Embossed communication and team skills German- and English-professional knowledge Rapid opinion

Additional information: Of course, without formalities, we are not. Please apply exclusively online and add a CV to your application, current enrollment certificate with semester indication, current grade, relevant certificates, if applicable. Compulsory internship certificate and proof of the rule period (maximum size of the annexes 5 MB) and in the online form mark your application documents as ''relevant for this application'. Further information on the setting criteria can be found here. Members of countries outside the European Economic Area may send their residence/work permit. We are particularly pleased to receive online applications of disabled people and disabled people. If you have any questions, you can also contact SBV-Sindelfingen@mercedes-benz.com to the site's severely disabled representative, who will be happy to support you in the further application process after your application. Please understand that we no longer accept paper applications and there is no claim to return. Questions about the application process will be answered by HR Services by e-mail to myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone: 0711/17-99000 (Monday to Friday between 10-12 am and 13-15 pm).

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