Mechanical Product Validation Engineering Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and events

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event ticket offering

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) invites motivated interns to join our Subsystem Optimization and Validation Team in Portland, OR. Interns gain knowledge through real-life learning opportunities, aligned with our core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline, and work on the integration of simulation and physical testing to validate engineering decisions.

Positions begin each summer in May or June at various DTNA locations, with a Hybrid schedule (4 days in-office / 1 day remote).

Job description

Inside the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June. The Subsystem Optimization and Validation Team is built on three core pillars: Subsystem-Level Analysis Process Simulation Mechanisms & Compliance Testing A key differentiator of the team is the close integration of simulation and physical testing, enabling comprehensive correlation studies between virtual predictions and real-world performance. This unique capability supports the continuous improvement of simulation methodologies and increases confidence in engineering decisions.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What You Drive at DTNA

Develop tools and processes that improve and optimize validation activities Improve efficiencies in our procedures by reducing errors and downtime Create material suggestions and deliver material in context data to the functional analysis and testing teams Identify project risks and Identify project risks and ... Prepare and present project status reports and KPIs as needed for key milestones Support creation of detailed project plans and bottom-up budgets presented to management for review and approval. Clearly communicate project scope, test requirements, and department/organization interdependencies Develop Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R). Identify the objectives and applicable standards and define test cases, test procedures Advise project leads and manager of project scope, impacts, and timing as it relates to validation efforts and activities for projects Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

About DTNA

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

EEO

EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

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Are you ready to join the inspired people who are helping shape the future of commercial vehicle manufacturing? Our employees enjoy lucrative benefits, competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions—mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more—both within our company and in our offices around the world.