Werkstudent*in KI-Workflow-Automatisierung Softwareentwicklung

Job Title

Research & Development including Design Department: SW Project & Supplier Control

The Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. The vehicle manufacturer is one of the largest providers of premium and luxury cars as well as commercial vehicles.

In the SW Development Department eATS (RD/ETS), we develop the electric drives of today and tomorrow. We integrate AI methods into our development process to develop software faster and with higher quality.

These challenges come to you, among others:

• Design and implementation of automated workflows with n8n to connect development tools, AI services, and team processes
• Creation of connections to Jira, Confluence, Git, Microsoft Ecosystem, and LLM APIs via n8n workflows
• Development of AI-supported automations (e.g., automated code review triggers, requirement tracking, creation of test reports)
• Rollout of workflow solutions across departmental boundaries and documentation for independent adaptations by colleagues
• Training of colleagues in the use and development of n8n workflows

How you benefit from the activity:

• Practical experience in building enterprise AI automation in an automotive SW environment
• Responsibility for end-to-end workflow solutions used by real development teams
• Mentoring by experienced engineers in a collaborative team

The activity can start in August 2026.

Required

• Enrolled in computer science, mathematics, or a comparable technical course
• Competence in the development of n8n workflows (node configuration, syntax, error handling, webhook triggers)
• Solid Python knowledge for custom n8n nodes, scripts, and API integrations
• Experience in using REST APIs and working with JSON data
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Secure use of German and English (verbally and in writing)

Advantageous

• Experience with Microsoft Azure (AI services, Logic Apps, or Dev Ops)
• Knowledge of LLM APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI) and prompt engineering
• Experience with other automation platforms (Power Automate, ROVO automation)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and concepts of Azure app deployments

Additional information:

We look forward to your online application with resume, cover letter, certificates, current enrollment certificate with indication of the semester, and proof of the standard period of study. 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 employees' representative (sbv-s) will gladly support you in the application process.

HR Services 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 AM & 1-3 PM).