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Powertrain Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Long Beach
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  • You must be a recent graduate or current student in Engineering, with proficiency in MS Office and VBA, basic vehicle knowledge, valid CA driver's license, and ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • You will assist with projects, perform root cause analysis, support emissions testing, manage parts logistics, report status, monitor fleet documentation, and work with vehicle development and diagnostic tools.

Requirements

  • Recent graduate or current student pursuing a degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
  • High School Diploma.
  • Minimum completion of junior year required.
  • Experience within MBRDNA or Mercedes-Benz entities is a plus.
  • Completion of junior year in college.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Skills to create and understand macros in VBA and to handle large data amounts in MS Excel.
  • Basic technical vehicle knowledge required.
  • Lifting up to 50 lb.
  • Frequent use of speech, vision, hearing, use of hands for computer use and presentations. Frequent sitting, standing and reaching with hands.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Valid CA Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

  • - Assist in variety of projects and work as part of the VAN NAFTA & PADS team.
  • - Long term projects based on role within Gasoline, Drivability or Diesel sub-team.
  • - Perform root cause analysis of issues; develop and confirm countermeasures.
  • - Support emissions testing and resolution of powertrain issues.
  • - Prepare and submit work orders to the internal R&D workshop in SAP PiT.
  • - Arrange logistics of newly arrived parts as well as disposition of removed/used parts.
  • - Professional status reporting using MS Office tools.
  • - Monitor vehicle fleet and documentation in FiNAS.
  • - Independent projects to identify and execute process changes for continuous improvement.
  • - Work with vehicle development tools (ETAS INCA, MDA).
  • - Work with vehicle diagnostic tools (DTS Monaco, Vediamo Ecoute, Diagmera).
  • - Opportunity to get insight into various departments and their cooperation such as R&D workshop, Emissions Laboratory, Advanced Driver Assistant Systems, and E/E Integration.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Powertrain Intern position?

The Powertrain Intern position is a six-month internship.

What kind of projects will I work on during the internship?

You will have the opportunity to assist in a variety of projects as part of the VAN NAFTA & PADS team, including long-term projects related to Gasoline, Drivability, or Diesel sub-teams.

Are there any specific qualifications required for this internship?

Yes, candidates should be recent graduates or current students pursuing a degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, and must have completed at least their junior year.

What are the preferred qualifications for applicants?

A valid CA Driver’s License is preferred for applicants.

What tools will I be using during the internship?

You will work with vehicle development tools such as ETAS INCA, MDA, and vehicle diagnostic tools like DTS Monaco, Vediamo Ecoute, and Diagmera.

Is there an hourly pay rate for this internship?

Yes, the current hourly rate is $28 for undergraduate students and $32 for graduate students.

What benefits are offered to interns?

Interns are offered paid time off (PTO) and sick time, but do not receive the full-time employee benefits.

Will I have opportunities to learn about other departments?

Yes, there will be opportunities to gain insights into various departments such as the R&D workshop, Emissions Laboratory, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, and E/E Integration.

What are the physical demands of this internship?

The position requires lifting up to 50 lb, as well as frequent use of speech, vision, hearing, and hands for computer use and presentations, along with frequent sitting, standing, and reaching with hands.

How can I apply for this internship position?

Interested candidates can apply through the Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America website, ensuring they meet the minimum qualifications.

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