Praktikant*in Entwicklung Rückhaltesystem-Komponenten; Airbags​/Sicherheitsgurte

Job Title

Research & Development incl. Design Department:
Airbags & Seatbelts MB.EA-M, MB.EA-L Limousines, MRA Company:
Mercedes-Benz AG

Location:

Mercedes-Benz Plant Sindelfingen, Sindelfingen

Start Date:

12.10.2026

Our department is responsible for the passive safety of Mercedes-Benz vehicles of the S-, E-, C-, GLC-classes, Roadsters and AMG series. Our goal is to provide the highest level of occupant protection. The basis for this is a vehicle body with a stable passenger cell and defined crumple zones, as well as the development of state-of-the-art occupant restraint systems.

The "Airbags & Seatbelts Development" team is responsible for the component responsibility for airbag and seatbelt components and coordinates the restraint system components for the best possible occupant protection in the overall system. This includes, among other things, the participation and coordination in the:

• Development of airbags, seatbelts, and seatbelt locks including the fulfillment of all qualifications with the component supplier
• Conducting sled tests and stand tests
• Analysis of sled/crash tests
• Conducting fundamental investigations for the development of restraint system components

These challenges will be your tasks:

• Support in project management regarding the development of the airbag and seatbelt component with the system supplier in Germany and abroad and generally in project work with the involved departments
• Participation in the planning, supervision, and evaluation of test series internally and with airbag and seatbelt suppliers as well as vehicle crash tests
• Participation in series projects as well as in the creation of benchmark investigations in the field of restraint systems (airbag and seatbelt component)

The position can start in October 2026. The duration of the internship is preferably 6 months.

Qualifications:

• Degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, textile technology or a comparable field
• Secure German and English language skills in speech and writing
• Secure handling of MS-Office
• Commitment and team capability
• Analytical mindset and strategic working method
• Communication skills
• Car driver's license

Additional information:

We look forward to your online application with resume, cover letter, certificates, current enrollment certificate with indication of the semester, if applicable proof of mandatory internship and proof of the standard study period. Please do not forget to mark your documents as "relevant for this application" in the online form and note the maximum file size of 5 MB.

Further information on the selection criteria can be found here.

Disabled and equally situated applicants are warmly welcome! The disabled representative (sbv-s) will gladly support you in the application process.

People Solutions will be happy to help you with questions about the application process. You can reach us by email at  or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mon-Fri 10-12 and 13-15).