Cost Engineering Intern

dtna; United States; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and resume/m 

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event tickets (subject to availability

Company social events

Job summary

DTNA is seeking motivated interns for the Cost Engineering team in Portland, OR. You will calculate bottom‑up costs for parts, work with NX CAD data, and support cost analyses across regional/global scopes.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office, 1 day remote) and potential transition to full-time based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Currently enrolled in Upper-Division Engineering Program
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Passionate about manufacturing technology and enjoys continuously learning
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and document truck part weights, dimensions, images and compare with other truck parts for reference cost calculation.
• Prepare presentations for cross functional teams and management.
• Learn and use Daimler specific IT systems for technical drawings and 3D documentation of truck parts.
• Learn and use Daimler methodology for cost analysis using price breakdown templates.
• Consolidation of cost calculations, price assessments and results for regional and global comparison.
• Generate ideas for cost optimizations.
• Continuously improve and standardize costing methods and templates to streamline future work.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

Creative thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree or higher

Upper-Division Engineering Program

Tools

Siemens NX

PowerBI

PowerApps

MS Office

Job description

Inside the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA's core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

The Cost Engineering department is a global team responsible for calculating costs of purchased parts and tooling for series production and new projects. Through the use of standardized processes, IT-systems and our global Cost Engineering network within Daimler Trucks, we generate transparent bottom up cost calculations that can be utilized a multitude of ways.

In this role, you will calculate bottom-up costs of future and series parts based on technical specifications, engineering design proposal, NX 3D modeling, or part teardowns. Considers materials, manufacturing process, labor, variable and fixed costs according to both global and regional inputs within aggregate specific guidelines. You will also support Cost Engineering with continuous improvement and digitalization projects.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What You Drive at DTNA

• Disassemble and document truck part weights, dimensions, images and compare with other truck parts of Daimler or competitors for reference cost calculation.
• Prepare presentations for cross functional teams and management.
• Learn and use Daimler specific IT systems for technical drawings and 3D documentation of truck parts.
• Learn and use Daimler methodology for cost analysis using price breakdown templates.
• Consolidation of cost calculations, price assessments and results for regional and global comparison.
• Generate ideas for cost optimizations.
• Continuously improve and standardize costing methods and templates to streamline future work.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• M ust be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Currently enrolled in Upper-Division Engineering Program
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Passionate about manufacturing technology and enjoys continuously learning
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Exception Candidates Will Bring

• Experience with Siemens NX or other 3D modeling CAD software
• Experience and interest in assembly/disassembly of parts/tools
• Experience with data analytics platforms such as PowerBI
• Experience with Microsoft PowerApps Development
• Experience with Agentic Reference Calculation development
• #LI-VJ

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the wo