Engine & Drivetrain Maintenance Engineer I

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match (up to 6%)

4 weeks vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans and wellness programs

Onsite fitness (at some locations)

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to provide direct support for engine assembly and related drivetrain processes in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting. You will work closely with production leadership, skilled trades, and operators to ensure equipment performance, process stability, and adherence to standard work and targets.

You will troubleshoot issues, develop preventive maintenance procedures, review drawings and BOMs, and contribute to tooling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, maintenance engineering, or related technical environments.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings or BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance engineering support for engine assembly processes, with additional support for axle and transmission areas as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, tooling, and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures for existing and new equipment.
• Review station-level drawings and BOMs to recommend and maintain spare parts strategies.
• Support product changes and process improvements, including tooling development and implementation.
• Design and refine assembly methods and processes to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Production support

Equipment support

Interpreting drawings/BOMs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to provide direct support for engine assembly and related drivetrain processes in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting. You will work closely with production leadership, skilled trades, and operators to ensure equipment performance, process stability, and adherence to standard work and targets.

You will troubleshoot issues, develop preventive maintenance procedures, review drawings and BOMs, and contribute to tooling