Trainee Digital Transformation Quality (d/f/m/x)

Mercedes-Benz AG

Job Description
Life is always about becoming… Becoming means going on a journey to be the best version of our future selves. While we discover new things, we will face challenges, master them and grow beyond our individual limits.

Apply for a job at Mercedes-Benz and find your individual role and workspace to unleash your talents to the fullest. Empowered by visionary colleagues who share the same pioneering spirit. Joining us means becoming part of a global team that aims to build the most desirable cars in the world. Together for excellence.

Job-ID: MER0003VVU

Do you want to unlock your full potential and help shape the transformation at Mercedes-Benz? Then our international graduate program “Inspire – Your Journey of Growth” offers a unique opportunity to contribute, learn, and grow.

We are looking for ambitious graduates and early professionals who are open and willing to take on new perspectives and drive the change.

Shape your individual Journey of Growth:

  • The program will start July 1st, 2026

  • During your 14-month trainee program you work on exciting projects at home and abroad, tailored to your profile and career goals

  • A top-level mentor will accompany you throughout the program, offering guidance for your professional development and helping you build a strong network for your future career

  • Participate in our training camps where you reflect on your strengths and unlock your full potential

  • Bring your pioneering spirit to current business projects: We combine your perspective and your ideas with our innovative product development to create the world's most desirable cars

As a Trainee in “Digital Transformation Quality”, you will be part of our mission to push digitalization in Quality Management to the next level. In Digital Transformation Quality, we design and implement the digitalization strategy for the worldwide Quality Management in Mercedes-Benz Cars and work closely with our IT partners to create innovative approaches that truly make an impact. Quality is at the core of customer satisfaction – and you will help us keep it that way. Data is your playground, and AI technology is your toolkit. You will dive into complex data ecosystems, set up and implement advanced analytics solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to transform raw data into actionable insights by using AI. From building scalable data pipelines to developing dashboards and predictive models, you will contribute to projects that shape the future of Mercedes-Benz. As part of international project teams, you will actively support large-scale data analytics initiatives, work with modern technologies like Python, SQL, and cloud platforms, and learn from experienced data engineers and data scientists. This is your chance to combine IT expertise, creativity, and collaboration – and make quality smarter.

This position is located in a department that is currently being set up. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to bring in your ideas and experience in shaping the tasks. Flexibility in this process is a pre-requisite.


  • An above-average degree (master, MBA or doctorate) in Data Science, Information Technology, Business Informatics or comparable course of study
  • Maximum of 3 years of professional experience (apart from studies)
  • At least 3 months of experience abroad (study, international internship, work and travel)
  • Strong skills and affinity for digital technologies: Relevant Data Science languages (e.g., Python), very good knowledge of relevant cloud platforms (e.g., Databricks, Azure, AWS), large-scale data processing frameworks (e.g., PySpark), and relevant AI models (e.g., GPT, Gemini, Claude), SQL, PowerBI, statistical analysis skills
  • We value applicants who show a strong sense of social responsibility
  • Excellent English skills (C1) and proficiency in German (B2) are a must, Spanish (B2) is an advantage
  • You are eager to shape the transformation at Mercedes-Benz and take responsibility
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with exceptional analytical abilities and the ability to communicate any technical topic to top management
  • You demonstrate strong teamwork skills who motivates others to achieve their goals

We are looking forward to your application. We have a multi-stage recruiting process: If you successfully pass our Online Assessment and a short video interview, we will invite you to our Inspire Day at the end of March 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany.

If you would like to get more information about our new Inspire program, have a look at our career website: Mercedes-Benz Career Website. You will find further open graduate positions under the #inspire-journey.

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: [email protected].


  • Meal-Discounts
  • Mobile Phone for Employees Possible
  • Discounts for Employees Possible
  • Annual Profit Share Possible
  • Events for Employees
  • Coaching
  • Flextime Possible
  • Hybrid Work Possible
  • Health Benefits
  • Company Retirement
  • Mobility Offers
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