Junior Mechanical Product Design Engineer Powertrain Onsite

Daimler Truck North America; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Parental leave

Healthcare plans

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Disability plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Powertrain Engineering entry-level professional to contribute to ICE powertrain development for heavy-duty vehicles. You will engage in design, analysis, and collaboration across teams to meet specifications and cost goals.

The role emphasizes CAE usage, reliability, and hands-on engineering through prototype testing and collaboration with manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a BSME or BSMET degree.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Use CAE (FEA) and MBS to solve vehicle design problems.
• Design and develop mechanical products, components, or systems.
• Collaborate with marketing and industrial design to meet specs and cost targets.
• Support prototype testing and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Oral and written communication

3D design experience

Automotive passion

Hands-on engineering

Technical writing experience

Education

BSME or BSMET degree

Tools

FEA software

MBS software

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Powertrain Engineering entry-level professional to contribute to ICE powertrain development for heavy-duty vehicles. You will engage in design, analysis, and collaboration across teams to meet specifications and cost goals.

The role emphasizes CAE usage, reliability, and hands-on engineering through prototype testing and collaboration with manufacturing teams.