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Job-ID: MER00035PG
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• Are you interested in getting involved in R&D in a dynamic and creative environment?
• Are you interested to help shape the future of vehicle diagnostics of all upcoming Mercedes-Benz carlines?
• Are you interested in software development?
• Are you interested in an internship with a potential follow up thesis?

Then you've come to the right place!

Within the Software Update and Diagnosis research and development division, our team is focusing on vehicle diagnostic development. One of the tasks is to develop diagnostic software components in-house as embedded software inside the Electronic Control Units (ECUs) which are responsible for the major diagnostic functionality of the vehicle. As there are multiple ECUs in the vehicle, we emphasize using standards from ISO, AUTOSAR or ASAM for standard diagnostic technologies such as UDS or SOVD.

With increasing requirements on ECUs for high performance functionalities, the requirements for diagnostics are changing. The new diagnostic communication paradigm “SOVD” is therefore coming into place to fulfill these requirements. Since SOVD was initially released by ASAM in 2022, the standard is very new and multiple questions remain to resolve to implement SOVD in ECUs. One of these open questions is how the software update mechanism can be improved by using SOVD instead of common diagnostic communication protocols.

We offer you an internship for 6 months with a potential follow up thesis in a dynamic and creative environment at R&D and the opportunity to help shape the future of vehicle diagnostics of all upcoming Mercedes-Benz carlines.

The tasks of the internship (and potentially follow up theses) are as follows:

• The investigation and comparison of existing software update strategies established in computer science
• The theoretical evaluation and gap analysis in automotive standards in comparison to previous investigations
• Investigation of strategies for updating a µC inside an AUTOSAR Adaptive ECU
• Developing a technical solution to establish a software update mechanism which meets high performance requirements in the automotive context. This includes creating a reference environment and software architecture of the system
• Experimental implementation of a PoC of the developed software architecture in the defined reference environment
• Experimental porting of an existing Update component from one ECU to another
• A life cycle management proposal of automotive software using the developed approach as well as the pros and cons of this life cycle
• Finally, a concept on the necessary scope of testing to ensure the functionality of the software update sequence
• This includes examining the possible testing tools on the market with internal experts, suppliers and open source solutions

To summarize, the tasks provide hands-on experiences in multiple fields of Software Engineering and give you insides in the day-to-day work as an automotive software developer.

As the topic is quite new and requires some decent amount of internal research and knowledge, we propose to combine this as an internship with follow up thesis. The final topic of a thesis can be determined during the internship in consultation with the university, you and us.

Profil

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering and information technology, data science, information systems
• Enrolment at a university or transition phase between Bachelor's and Master's studies
• Proficient in written and spoken German and English
• Confident understanding of software architecture principals
• Hands on experience in software development in C, C++ or Python
• Ability and enjoyment of team-oriented and communicative work
• Particularly high degree of initiative, reliability and sense of responsibility
• Structured preparation of complex contexts (e.g. content analysis)
• Commitment & ability to work in a team
• Analytical mindset and strategic way of working
• Communication and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of processes and strong conceptual skills
• Flexibility and openness to new topics and areas of responsibility
• Strong creative drive and creative problem-solving skills

Do you have to complete a mandatory internship as part of your studies or would you like to make good use of the time between your Bachelor's and Master's studies with a voluntary internship? Alternatively, are you looking for a varied job as a working student? Then we have just the thing for you! We offer you a 6-month internship or employment as a working student, with exciting insights and a wide range of tasks.

Your way to us is just a click away. Apply directly online, by clicking on the 'Apply now' button, fill out the cover letter/motivation text field and upload your CV and certificates. If you are applying for a mandatory internship, we ask you to also upload the study and/or examination regulations of your degree program. Please note that your application can only be processed online.
Working time: 40h/week

Working time working students: in accordance with the laws for working students (m/f/d) max. 20 hours/week during the lecture period and max. 40 hours/week during the lecture-free period.
Duration of the internship: 6 months, from 01.06.2024 (possibly later).
We are particularly pleased to receive applications from severely disabled people and people with disabilities who are equivalent to them.

Additional information:

It doesn't work completely without formalities. When sending your online application, please attach your CV, certificate of enrollment, current performance record, relevant certificates, if applicable proof of mandatory internship and the standard period of study (max. 5 MB) and mark your application documents as "relevant for this application" in the online form.

Please find the criteria of employment "here".

Citizens of countries outside the European Trade Union please send, if applicable, your residence / work permit.

We particularly welcome online applications from candidates with disabilities or similar impairments in direct response to this job advertisement. If you have any questions, you can contact the local disability officer once you have submitted your application form, who will gladly assist you in the onward application process:

SBV-Sindelfingen@mercedes-benz.com

Please understand that we no longer accept paper applications and that there is no right to get your documents returned.

If you have any questions regarding 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. to 12 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.).

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• Meal-Discounts
• Mobile Phone possible
• Discounts for employees possible
• Annual profit share possible
• Events for employees
• Coaching
• Flexitime possible
• Hybrid Work possible
• Health Benefits
• Company Retirement
• Mobility offers
• Inhouse Doctor
• Canteen, Café
• Barrier-free workplace
• Good public transport
• Parking
• Near-site Childcare