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The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.

At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.

Job Overview:

MB Vans is Going Digital and we are looking for an intern who is eager to make a huge difference developing and implementing digitalization on our production shopfloor.  This includes ‘Green IT’ (replacing paper with digitalization), eliminating processes requiring manual entry, developing real-time reports to help our production steer priorities, etc.  Preferred candidates will have experience in the growing area of Data Analytics and related tools.

This position will allow the team member to gain insight to the workings of a business and the manufacturing process. You will get an exciting opportunity to support new system implementations as well as current IT projects to provide the best possible IT support for the Business!

The internship will expose the team member to all levels in the organization to assist in building a resume that will allow the team member to become competitive in the job market.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the IT Manager, the IT Intern provides the best possible support by assisting with all aspects of production and helping to ensure that the department runs smoothly.

• Support of going Digitial (Digi@566) at MB Vans Charleston.  Digitalize and automate processes in our production and administrative areas to improve efficiency, data accuracy, etc.
• Development and maintenance of PowerBI reports for Business Departments.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency in reports by validating data sources and calculations.
• Support the development and implementation of automation workflows to streamline data processing and reporting tasks. 
• Test and troubleshoot automated processes to ensure reliability and efficiency. 
• Consult with internal business partners to collect demands and translate into business use cases.  Assist with testing.
• Assist with leading Sprint Plans / Daily Scrum Stand-up.
• Support the IT Demand Management.
• Support IT Operations and Processes.
• Scripting (Powershell, Javascript, etc.)
• Support IT Documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma. Working towards a 4 year degree or having graduated within the past 12 months in IT (Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or equivalent) is required to participate in the intern program.

   

• MS Office 365 knowledge is preferred.
• MS Power Platform, SQL, ASP.NET/C# is preferred.
• Applicants should be eager, driven, focused, hard-working individuals that are ready to assist a growing company with heavy production demands. He or she should be willing to learn and be taught skills from experienced members of the team. The individual should be self-motivated and interested in adding value and making a difference within an organization. 

Preferred Start Date:
September 2025

Preferred Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in University or in a gap year between Bachelor's and Master’s degree

• A minimum of 3 semesters of studies in relevant field of study

• Preferable availability for 6 months

Additional details:

• Hourly rate is $20/hour.

• MBV does not offer assisted living or a relocation package for this assignment

We are all in for change. Are you too? Apply now.

If you have experience in the above and are interested in joining an outstanding company we welcome you to apply. The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (“MBV”) is a plant in Ladson, South Carolina that produces Sprinter vans for the U.S. and Canadian market under the brands Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. The midsize Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are also reassembled at this location.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC invested 500 million U.S. dollars in the construction of a new Sprinter production plant in addition to an expansion of the previous assembly operations. In September 2018, MBV officially opened its new plant, located next to existing operations in the North Charleston area. The MBV facility will provide up to 1,300 jobs by the end of the decade and is expected to create at least 600 additional jobs in the region through its suppliers.

More than 130,000 Sprinters have been assembled in North Charleston and delivered to destinations in the U.S. since 2006. The U.S. is now the second largest market for Sprinter vans, after Germany.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.