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OBD Certification & Compliance Intern

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.
Long Beach, CA Intern
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.

The On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Certification & Compliance Intern is part of a cross-functional team that supports fuel consumption analysis, emission and OBD certification, and compliance testing for the US market.

In this internship, you will get (1) insights into the OBD certification process, (2) insights into testing of In-Use and soon-to-be released vehicles to support regulation conformity, (3) insights into the analysis of software change requests and evaluate the consequences in regards to the certification process, (4) insights into tool development and process improvements, (5) insights to data handling and processing.

This internship may commence at any point during the summer, beginning July 6 until the end of November.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Current enrollment/recent completion of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science or related field
  • General support in regards to OBD Certification topics and Software Change Management processes
  • Support the team by creating and maintaining Python and other tool based documentation and evaluation programs
  • Proficiency in Python, C#, VBA, Github, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, and MS Excel are preferred
  • Assist and develop new programmatic solutions to improve company workflows
  • Analyze data, summarize results, and prepare technical reports for internal development partners
  • Assist in creating data pipelines relevant for agency reporting and analysis
  • Support collaboration within MBRDNA on common projects and objectives
  • Ability to act and perform under every circumstance with personal integrity while representing the certification values
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
  • Experience with Python, VBA, MATLAB, or other programming languages
  • Experience with Git version control software
  • Experience with basic documentation principles
  • Detail-oriented mindset
  • Ability to execute and develop detailed processes
  • Ability to learn and understand different technical topics fast and being able to discuss and explain it to internal stakeholders
  • Ability to clearly discuss and communicate complex technical topics in a diverse multicultural environment
  • Desire to build effective working relationships
  • Desire for continuous personal development and growth
  • Frequent use of speech, vision, hearing, use of hands for driving, computer use and presentations. Frequent sitting, standing and reaching with hands.


Preferred Qualifications

  • German language skills a plus
  • Python or other programming experience
  • Powertrain development experience


Benefits/Perks

  • PTO
  • Sick Time


Additional Information

The current hourly rate for this position is as follows and may be modified in the future: $28 (Undergraduate Students)/$32 (Graduate Students)

Why should you apply?

Here at MBRDNA, you create digital ecosystems around cars, you design a language between humans and machines, you make a car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars. MBRDNA was honored as one of the "Best Places to Work" by BuiltIn in January 2024, a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. At each of our offices, we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring every team member can thrive and innovate.

Benefits for Full-Time * Employees Include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Up to 15 company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs
  • Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits


MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, MBRDNA employees, or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes.

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