Concept Development Shop Intern — Prototyping & Fabrication

Daimler Truck AG; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and transportation stipend

Professional development events

Employee resource groups

Event tickets (availability)

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) invites motivated interns to join the Design Center Team in Portland, OR. Interns will gain hands-on experience in modeling, fabrication and finish processes across multiple DTNA product lines, including Freightliner and Western Star.

The program runs each summer starting May/June and may transition to full-time based on performance and business needs. Interns work onsite with a passionate, values-driven team and benefit from professional development, housing

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s program or recently graduated within 1 year.
• Pursuing fabrication or automotive finishing degree.
• Engineering drawing knowledge; ability to read and translate to models.
• Metal and woodworking machinery setup and safe operation.
• Automotive paint processes and finishes knowledge.
• Passion for hard and functional model development.
• Creative, team-oriented mindset.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills and team fit.
• Body shop or fabrication shop experience preferred.
• Foams and bonding agents knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Concept Development to support projects and meet timing commitments.
• Create and refine exterior, interior, and HMI models using clay, foam, metal, wood and other media.
• Apply tooling, fabrication and modeling skills to support design intent models and concepts.
• Develop scale and 1:1 3D models for multiple DTNA teams and reviews.
• Lead and support an inclusive, welcoming workplace culture.

Skills

Fabrication modeling

Engineering drawings

Wood/metal work

Automotive finishing

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in related field

Job description

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) invites motivated interns to join the Design Center Team in Portland, OR. Interns will gain hands-on experience in modeling, fabrication and finish processes across multiple DTNA product lines, including Freightliner and Western Star.

The program runs each summer starting May/June and may transition to full-time based on performance and business needs. Interns work onsite with a passionate, values-driven team and benefit from professional development, housing