Materials Lab Technician – Powertrain Materials & Analysis

Daimler Truck AG; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans and wellness programs

Onsite fitness

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is seeking a Materials Engineering Technician to join our MPT team in Detroit, MI. This role supports materials characterization and failure analysis for heavy‑duty powertrain components, from ideation through end of life, ensuring alignment with industry and Daimler Truck requirements.

The position offers a competitive starting salary and a full benefits package, including annual bonuses and a 401(k) with company matching.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience or AA degree + 1 year of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with heavy‑duty powertrain components.
• Familiarity with heavy‑duty sectioning equipment such as industrial band saws, enclosed chop saws, and other industrial equipment and environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide lab support for Materials Engineers conducting materials characterization and/or failure analysis investigations via testing, sectioning, and sample preparation of heavy‑duty powertrain components.
• Support laboratory equipment preventative maintenance programs.
• Support laboratory processes such as inventory management, consumable purchases, quality initiatives, etc.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow complex work plans

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

AA degree

Job description

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is seeking a Materials Engineering Technician to join our MPT team in Detroit, MI. This role supports materials characterization and failure analysis for heavy‑duty powertrain components, from ideation through end of life, ensuring alignment with industry and Daimler Truck requirements.

The position offers a competitive starting salary and a full benefits package, including annual bonuses and a 401(k) with company matching.