Machine Shop Engineering Intern — Hands-On Impact

Daimler Truck North America; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and network

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event ticket offering

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) offers summer internship opportunities in Detroit, MI, designed for current students or recent graduates. Interns gain real-life experience within the DDC Machine Shop and across DTNA locations, guided by our core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline.

The role emphasizes project planning, operational support, and continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher or recently graduated within 1 year of the start date.
• Go and See mentality and curiosity.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to adapt to ambiguity and ongoing change.
• Customer-focused with problem-solving mindset.
• Willing to relocate to Detroit area if needed.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and solve quality and delivery issues.
• Document and coordinate project planning.
• Suggest, evaluate and execute continuous and process improvements.
• Communicate with hourly team members, supervisors, engineering resources and leadership regarding troubleshooting and improvements.
• Develop timely, cost-effective solutions for machining issues related to product design or documentation.
• Foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.

Skills

Go and See mentality

Ambiguity tolerance

Customer focus

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Manufacturing environment

Job description

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) offers summer internship opportunities in Detroit, MI, designed for current students or recent graduates. Interns gain real-life experience within the DDC Machine Shop and across DTNA locations, guided by our core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline.

The role emphasizes project planning, operational support, and continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery and cost.