Data Science Intern

Daimler Truck North America; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event tickets

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is offering a Data Science Internship in Portland, OR. Interns will work with enterprise data from vehicle and IoT sources, using Python and SQL to analyze data, build models, and develop AI-assisted solutions.

The role emphasizes learning, independence, and collaboration within an Agile team, with potential transitions to full-time based on performance and business needs. Interns will gain hands-on experience across visualization, experimentation, and data-driven

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher or have graduated within 1 year of start date (May/June).
• Pursuing a degree in Data Science, CS, Statistics, Math, Engineering, Economics, or other quantitative field.
• Programming experience with Python, SQL, or another language.
• Understanding of fundamental data visualization and communicating with charts.

Responsibilities

• Translate business questions into data science and analytical problems.
• Explore, clean, transform, and analyze structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Use Python, SQL, or other languages to perform analysis and develop solutions.
• Apply statistics and math to understand patterns and anomalies in data.
• Develop visualizations to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Design analyses and experiments to answer business questions or test hypotheses.
• Help develop predictive models and AI techniques where appropriate.
• Assess data quality and limitations affecting conclusions.
• Develop rapid prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions.
• Use integrated AI tools to assist coding, data exploration, and problem solving, while validating results.
• Communicate methodology, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Work in an Agile team and collaborate with data scientists, engineers, product teams, and stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Statistics

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science or related

Tools

AI-assisted tools

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.

In this exciting and challenging role as a Data Science Intern, you will use data, analytics, and artificial intelligence to help solve real-world business problems and support the development of innovative products and capabilities.

You will work with enterprise data from a variety of sources, including high-volume vehicle and IoT data, and use programming, statistics, visualization, and analytical techniques to investigate specific business questions and communicate meaningful findings.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who is curious, comfortable learning new technologies, and able to work independently toward a defined goal. You will have opportunities to explore modern data science tools and integrated AI-assisted tools for coding, analysis, research, and problem solving, while learning how to evaluate and validate AI-generated results.

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.

Benefits include:

• 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

• Work with internal customers and team members to understand business questions and translate them into data science and analytical problems.
• Explore, clean, transform, and analyze structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Use Python, SQL, or other programming languages to perform data analysis and develop analytical solutions.
• Apply statistical and mathematical methods to understand patterns, trends, relationships, and anomalies in data.
• Develop visualizations that clearly communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Design analyses and experiments that answer specific business questions or evaluate hypotheses.
• Help develop and evaluate predictive models, machine learning techniques, and other advanced analytics where appropriate.
• Assess data quality and understand how limitations in data may affect analytical conclusions.
• Develop rapid prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions to evaluate new ideas.
• Use integrated AI tools to assist with coding, data exploration, research, documentation, and problem solving, while critically reviewing and validating generated results.
• Communicate methodology, findings, assumptions, and recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Work within an Agile team in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Learn and evaluate new data science, analytics, visualization, and AI technologies.
• Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, software developers, product teams, and business stakeholders.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within one year of the position start date (May/June).
• Must be pursuing a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or another quantitative or technical field.
• Programming experience with Python, SQL, or another programming language.
• Understanding of fundamental data visualization practices and how to communicate information effectively through charts and other visualizations.
• Ability to work independently toward a defined goal, investigate problems, and seek out information needed to make progress.
• Experience completing at least one data science or analytical project that required defining or understanding a specific question, constructing an analysis, and using data to reach a conclusion.
• Background in statistics, mathematics, or other quantitative methods.

Exceptional Candidate Might Bring

• Working with Python data science libraries or analytical tools.
• Writing SQL queries and working with relational data.
• Data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, and feature development.
• Statistical analysis, predictive modeling, or machine learning.
• Data visualization or dashboard development.
• Working with large, time-series, geospatial, IoT, or other complex datasets.
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools, coding assistants, or other integrated AI tools to support analysis and problem solving.

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 world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.