Manufacturing Engineering Co-op: Hands-on Innovation

Daimler Truck North America; Portland (OR); Hybrid; 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 is seeking Manufacturing Engineering Interns to support the Manufacturing Development Center in implementing new designs into DTNA production facilities. You will participate in POD reviews, prototype assembly, and hands-on projects with manufacturing and design engineers, assembly technicians, and fabrication staff.

Interns gain exposure to lean manufacturing, process improvements, and data analysis while working in a hybrid setting across DTNA locations in the US.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program or higher in a related technical field or have recently graduated within one year of internship start date.
• Pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills with 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 across groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Interest in digital manufacturing, automation, robotics, data visualization, and operational performance improvement.
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing activities.
• Participate in recommending and implementing practical ergonomic solutions.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Work with departments on corrective actions and track progress of issues.
• Improve production processes related to lean principles.
• Design, develop and implement new or revised processes for assembling components and subassemblies.
• Design sequence of assembly operations, layout of equipment, labeling, sorting, and packaging.
• Provide assistance to project leads on project management documentation.
• Support Design Engineering by resolving manufacturing problems caused by engineering or assembly.
• Communicate with Plant personnel and Engineering to improve designs for manufacturability and cost savings.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Organization

Microsoft Office

Data analytics interest

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking Manufacturing Engineering Interns to support the Manufacturing Development Center in implementing new designs into DTNA production facilities. You will participate in POD reviews, prototype assembly, and hands-on projects with manufacturing and design engineers, assembly technicians, and fabrication staff.

Interns gain exposure to lean manufacturing, process improvements, and data analysis while working in a hybrid setting across DTNA locations in the US.