HV Power & Safety Systems Engineer II (Hybrid)

Daimler Truck North America; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match up to 6%

Non-elective company contribution 3–7%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans & wellness programs

Onsite fitness (at some locations)

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Short-term & long-term disability

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking an Electric (High Voltage) Product Design Engineer II to join our Portland, OR hybrid office. The role focuses on High Voltage PowerNet and safety systems, coordinating across ECUs and software to deliver robust HV solutions for electrified powertrains.

The position requires up to 20% travel, with responsibilities spanning system definition, FaSa integration, and cross-functional development to support eMobility initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Must have experience with Vehicle Networks; CAN; Communication Protocols; Software; and Functional Safety ISO26262 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the eMobility Group as the High Voltage Power & Safety Systems Controls engineer, which encompasses the HV PowerNet, active and passive HV system systems.
• Develop control strategy for electrified powertrains ensuring NAFTA features are implemented in ECUs and ensuring cohesive software and network communication between components.
• Investigate future control strategies for optimal PowerNet control and HV safety.
• Perform functional safety analysis at feature level and support system test and sign-off.
• Create NAFTA requirement specs for new software features and manage design, release, integration, and validation of HV systems.

Skills

Vehicle networks

CAN

Communication protocols

Software

ISO 26262

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking an Electric (High Voltage) Product Design Engineer II to join our Portland, OR hybrid office. The role focuses on High Voltage PowerNet and safety systems, coordinating across ECUs and software to deliver robust HV solutions for electrified powertrains.

The position requires up to 20% travel, with responsibilities spanning system definition, FaSa integration, and cross-functional development to support eMobility initiatives.