Working student position in the area of 'Passive Safety and Restraint Systems AMG' from October 2024

Our department is responsible for the passive safety of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the S-Class, E-Class, C-Class, Roadster and AMG series.

Our aim is to provide the highest level of occupant protection. The basis for this is not only a vehicle body with a rigid passenger cell and defined crumple zones, but also the development of state-of-the-art occupant restraint systems.

In addition to functional responsibility for passive safety in the overall vehicle, the "Passive Safety & AMG Restraint Systems" team also has component responsibility for the airbag and seat belt components and coordinates these restraint system components to ensure the best possible occupant protection in the overall system.

This includes, among other things, cooperation and coordination in the:

• Body shell structure development using CAE calculation
• Development of airbags, seat belts and belt buckles, including the fulfillment of all qualifications with the component supplier
• Planning and execution of complete vehicle crash tests
• Analysis of sled/crash tests

You will face these challenges:

• Support in project management with regard to the development of the airbag and seatbelt component with the system supplier in Germany and abroad and generally in project work with the specialist departments involved
• Collaboration in the planning, support and evaluation of development tests
• Collaboration in series projects and in the preparation of benchmark studies in the field of restraint systems (airbag and seat belt components)

• Degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or a comparable course of study
• Proficient in written and spoken German and English
• Confident handling of MS Office
• Commitment and ability to work in a team
• Analytical mindset and strategic way of working
• Good communication skills

Additional information:

Of course, we cannot do without formalities. We therefore ask you to apply online only and to attach a CV, current certificate of enrollment stating the semester of study, current transcript of records, relevant certificates, proof of mandatory internship if applicable and proof of the standard period of study (max. total size of attachments 5 MB) to your application and to mark your application documents as "relevant for this application" in the online form.

Further information on the recruitment criteria can be found"here".

Nationals from countries outside the European Economic Area should send their residence/work permit with their application.

We particularly welcome online applications from severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities. If you have any questions, you can also contact the site's representative for severely disabled employees at sbv-sindelfingen@mercedes-benz.com, 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 that there is no entitlement to return postage.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact HR Services by e-mail at myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone: 0711/17-99000 (Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.).