Hybrid Manufacturing Engineering Co-op: Lean & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and resume/re

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event tickets by availability

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is offering an internship in Portland, OR for students pursuing engineering or related technical fields. The role focuses on identifying manufacturing improvements, data analysis, and lean-principle enhancements, with collaboration across disciplines.

The program emphasizes hands-on project work, ergonomic solutions, and exposure to digital manufacturing tools, with hybrid work and relocation support as noted.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program or higher, or have recently graduated within one year.
• Pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Creative mindset with interest in problem solving, process improvement, and manufacturing innovation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Interest in digital manufacturing, automation, robotics, data visualization, and operational performance improvement.
• Self-motivated, curious, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing activities.
• Participate in recommending and implementing practical ergonomic solutions in areas recommended for improvement.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Work with departments on the corrective actions and track progress of issues.
• Improvements in production processes related to lean principles.
• Design, develop and implement new or revised processes for assembling the component parts and subassemblies required for a finished product.
• Design the sequence of assembly operations, the layout and arrangement of equipment for parts and vehicle assembly and fastening, labeling, sorting, and packaging.
• Provide assistance to project leads on project management documentation
• Support Design Engineering by resolving agreed upon manufacturing problems caused by engineering or assembly.
• Communicate and interact with Plant personnel, Corporate Engineering and other Plant Engineers to continually seek ways to improve existing designs or develop new designs to improve manufacturability and/or cost savings.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain

Pursuing degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is offering an internship in Portland, OR for students pursuing engineering or related technical fields. The role focuses on identifying manufacturing improvements, data analysis, and lean-principle enhancements, with collaboration across disciplines.

The program emphasizes hands-on project work, ergonomic solutions, and exposure to digital manufacturing tools, with hybrid work and relocation support as noted.