Design Center Concept Modeler Intern

Daimler Truck North America; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and transportation stipend

Professional development and networkin

Employee resource groups

Event ticket offering

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking an Intern Modeler/ Technician in the Portland area to build upon your experience in physical modeling and fabrication. You will join a high-performance team supporting the DTNA portfolio including Freightliner and Western Star, with opportunities to transition to a full-time role based on performance and business needs.

You will develop exterior, interior, and HMI models using clay, foam, metal, and wood; apply your tooling and engineering knowledge to meet

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an Associates, Bachelor's program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Pursuing a degree in fabrication, or automotive finishing or related.
• Engineering drawing knowledge.
• Ability to read and translate to physical models and components.
• Metal and wood working machine equipment setup and safe operation.
• Automotive paint processes and finishes.
• Ability to surface, prime and sand in various automotive paint finishes.
• A passion for hard model and functional model development and conceptual vehicle build.
• Creative passion with the ability to work as a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Worked in a body shop, metal and or wood fabrication shop preferred
• Knowledge of high- and low-density foams and bonding agents preferred

Responsibilities

• You work with the Team and Manager for Concept Development to support projects, improve workflows, processes and meet defined timing and deliverable commitments.
• You will create and refine Models for exterior, interior, and HMI components using clay, foam, metal, wood and other medias.
• You apply your tooling, fabrication and modeling skills along with your engineering knowledge to support design intent models and concepts while meeting program requirements.
• You develop scale and 1:1 3d models and components for Design Center, Marketing, Engineering and OPCOM. reviews for DTNA multi branded products and cross functional teams.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Education

Enrollment in degree

Fabrication/auto finishing degree pursuing

Engineering drawing knowledge

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking an Intern Modeler/ Technician in the Portland area to build upon your experience in physical modeling and fabrication. You will join a high-performance team supporting the DTNA portfolio including Freightliner and Western Star, with opportunities to transition to a full-time role based on performance and business needs.

You will develop exterior, interior, and HMI models using clay, foam, metal, and wood; apply your tooling and engineering knowledge to meet