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Internship in Equipment Planning

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International

Why it’s on our list: Mercedes covers the visa costs and pays $18 an hour plus a $700 housing bonus. Only for students at universities outside the US.

Location
Vance, AL
Duration
At least 6 months
Compensation
$18/hour
Field
Engineering
Housing
No accommodation; a $700 housing bonus and visa costs are covered.

Last checked today at 06:25 Application deadline: 5 Nov 2026

About this role

Equipment planning in vehicle assembly at the Mercedes-Benz plant near Tuscaloosa: vision-system checkpoints, project milestones and budget tracking. For students enrolled at universities outside the US.

“Coverage of visa costs”
From the official posting at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International

What you’d do

  • Roll out 9 standardized vision-system checkpoints in Assembly 2
  • Track budgets across the equipment planning projects
  • Support the Ubisense phase 2 rollout
  • Project meetings with production, quality, IT, safety and suppliers, plus business cases and ROI

What they look for

  • Studying outside the US in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering, computer science or similar
  • At least 3 semesters, enrolled or in a gap year between bachelor’s and master’s
  • Available for at least 6 months, preferred start April 2027
  • Helpful: Excel, Power BI, CAD layout review, root cause analysis

About Mercedes-Benz U.S. International

The Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Alabama, which builds SUVs, including electric models, for the global market.

How to apply

  1. Check your J-1 Visa for free

    A few questions show whether we can sponsor your J-1 Visa for this role and what you pay.

  2. Get the link and your J-1-ready letter

    After the check you get the application link and a letter that shows the employer your J-1 sponsorship is covered.

  3. Apply at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International

    You apply to Mercedes-Benz U.S. International yourself. Once Mercedes-Benz U.S. International makes you an offer, we handle your sponsorship: training plan, documents and the sponsor, through to your DS-2019.

    What to send: Cover letter with your start date, a detailed CV and your university transcript.

Questions about this role

How do I apply?

Do the free J-1 Visa Check on this page. You then get the direct link to apply at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International and your J-1-ready letter, also by email.

When does it start and how long is it?

Start: Preferred start April 2027. Duration: At least 6 months.

Is housing included?

No accommodation; a $700 housing bonus and visa costs are covered.

What is the deadline?

The deadline in the posting is 5 Nov 2026. Do the check before then, so your J-1-ready letter can go with your application.

Who takes care of the J-⁠1 Visa?

We do. Once Mercedes-Benz U.S. International makes you an offer, we coordinate the DS-7002 training plan with you and the organization and handle the sponsor through to your DS-2019. The organization does not need to become a sponsor.

Can you get my J-⁠1 Visa through for this position?

If it’s legally possible, we get it through. Nobody can promise 100% in advance, but we are very confident. VisaNerd isn’t the employer, the host makes the offer.

Subject to eligibility, sponsor approval and consular decision. VisaNerd isn’t the employer. You apply directly to Mercedes-Benz U.S. International.