Electrical Engineer II

dtna; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is seeking a Mechatronics Engineering lead in Gaffney, SC to drive design, development and leadership of advanced vehicle components and systems. The role focuses on wiring, power distribution, and control systems within the HMI development team, coordinating across multiple departments and suppliers.

The position emphasizes hands-on engineering leadership, project management, and applying state-of-the-art technology to create reliable, energy-efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Automotive Engineering or 6 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated teamwork skills, including cross-functional collaboration
• Understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes & downstream impacts
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project) is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Responsibilities

• Develop and design advanced vehicle components and systems.
• Interface with engineering personnel to determine effective design and materials.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers in development and testing phases.
• Research state-of-the-art vehicle developments and apply advances.
• Apply statistical and engineering techniques in design and testing; use programming and modeling.

Skills

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering understanding

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or related field

6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

CAD Electrical Workbench

Job description

Inside the Role

This posting is for a Mechatronics Engineering design, development & leadership role in the Mechatronics Engineering HMI development team. The roles and associated responsibilities are focused on the development of advanced vehicle components, wiring, power distribution, and control systems. This position manages mechatronics engineering projects to support production and service.

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

Position offers a starting salary range of $86,000 - $110,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

• annual bonus program
• 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
• starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
• 13+ calendar holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• employee assistance program
• comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
• onsite fitness (at some locations)
• tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability plans

What You Drive at DTNA

Develop and design advanced vehicle components and systems. Apply theoretical principles and engineering techniques in designing a vehicle that is reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, competitive, and uses the latest technology available in the industry.

Interface with engineering personnel to determine the most effective and economic design and materials to be used in product parts.

Interface and coordinate with multiple internal departments and external suppliers in the product development and testing phases.

Research state-of-the‑art developments in the vehicle industry and apply the latest advances.

Apply statistical and engineering techniques in designing and testing. Use programming and modeling techniques in conjunction with mathematical analysis.

Interface with product regulation and compliance personnel to design vehicles that meet government regulations, restrictions and codes.

Interface with the Test and Validation team to analyze problems encountered in prototype development and testing. Provide creative and technically feasible solutions.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree with focus in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automotive Engineering from an accredited college/university required or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated teamwork skills, including cross-functional collaboration is required
• Understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes & downstream impacts
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project) is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• 5 years of related experience preferred
• Experience developing and releasing commercial vehicle electrical systems and controls to production
• Full understanding of CAN message formatting & network topology requirements for the serial control and communication networks typically used in today's heavy‑duty vehicles (CAN)
• Experience and understanding of medium and heavy‑duty commercial vehicle electrical systems, and controls
• Experience and understanding in automotive infotainment and instrumentation
• Working knowledge of CAD system electrical workbench.
• Working knowledge of DTNA Engineering Documentation systems.
• Working 3D design experience

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Gaffney, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: Onsite

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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

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