FAQs
What is the duration of the internship?
The internship is scheduled to run for a minimum of 6 months.
How many hours per week will the intern be required to work?
The intern will be required to work 40 hours per week.
Who is the employer for this internship?
The employer for this internship is Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. (MBRDNA).
What are the minimum qualifications required for this position?
The minimum qualifications include currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer, electrical and/or electronics engineering or related fields, knowledge of Python, understanding of Cloud and Networking, experience using Atlassian’s REST API, experience in performing E2E system testing, ability to work in a collaborative environment, being a highly motivated self-learner, and holding a valid US Driver's License.
Are there any preferred qualifications for this internship?
Yes, preferred qualifications include experience with the Robot framework, familiarity with analyzing DLT logs, and familiarity with parsing real-time data.
What types of projects will the intern work on?
The intern will contribute to the development and testing of Mercedes-Benz’s speech dialogue system, perform hands-on experiments, analyze data, improve automated test cases, and work on a project to improve current voice recognition testing.
What software tools are mentioned that the intern will use?
The intern will use collaborative tools such as Cloud Drives, Confluence, Jira, and Microsoft Teams.
What is the hourly pay for this internship?
The current hourly rate for this position is $28 for undergraduate students and $32 for graduate students.
What benefits are offered to interns?
Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time.
Is prior experience required to apply for this internship?
While prior experience is not strictly required, hands-on experience in test automation and familiarity with specific tools and technologies are beneficial.