Mechatronics Product Design Engineering Supervisor II

Daimler Truck North America; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 117,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Healthcare plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Mechatronics Engineering leader for the Thomas Built Buses Mechatronics Development team. You will design and lead development of advanced vehicle components, wiring, power distribution, and control systems for school bus products, guiding projects and staff to support production and service.

Successful candidates apply theory and practical engineering to deliver safe, reliable, energy-efficient vehicles using the latest technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university required.
• Understanding of CAN message formatting & network topology for heavy-duty vehicles.
• Experience with electrical systems in medium/heavy-duty vehicles.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of engineering/manufacturing processes and downstream impacts.
• Project management experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (including MS Project).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design advanced vehicle components and systems for school buses.
• Interface with engineering and external suppliers during development and testing phases.
• Lead a dedicated platform team to develop and launch electrical and controls systems.
• Apply statistical/engineering techniques and modeling in design and testing.
• Ensure designs meet government regulations and compliance.

Skills

CAN network topology

Project Management

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Mechatronics or Electrical Eng

Tools

CHS

CREO

NX/ CAD

Job description

Inside the Role

This posting is for a Mechatronics Engineering design, development & leadership role in the Thomas Built Buses Mechatronics Engineering development team. The roles and associated responsibilities are focused on the development of advanced vehicle components, wiring, power distribution, and control systems for the School Bus products. This position manages mechatronics engineering projects and staff to support the production and servicing of the school bus products.

Successful candidates will apply the theoretical principles, engineering techniques and practical experience towards designing vehicles that are safe, compliant, reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, competitive and use the latest technology available in the industry.

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

Position offers a starting salary range of $117,000 - $150,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to6% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Develop and design advanced vehicle components and systems. Apply theoretical principles and engineering techniques in designing a vehicle that is reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, competitive, and uses the latest technology available in the industry.
• Interface with engineering personnel to determine the most effective and economic design and materials to be used in product parts.
• Interface and coordinate with multiple internal departments and external suppliers in the product development and testing phases.
• Research state-of-the-art developments in the vehicle industry and apply the latest advances.
• Apply statistical and engineering techniques in designing and testing. Use programming and modeling techniques in conjunction with mathematical analysis.
• Interface with product regulation and compliance personnel to design vehicles that meet government regulations, restrictions and codes.
• Interface with the Test and Validation team to analyze problems encountered in prototype development and testing. Provide creative and technically feasible solutions.
• Lead a dedicated functional area platform team to successfully develop and launch new electrical and controls systems and options for school bus applications.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university required
• Full understanding of CAN message formatting & network topology requirements for the serial control and communication networks typically used in today's heavy-duty vehicles (CAN)
• Experience and understanding of medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle electrical systems and controls
• Demonstrated teamwork skills, including cross-functional collaboration
• Understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes & downstream impacts
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Bachelor's Degree with focus in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Automotive Engineering from an accredited college/university
• 5 years of related experience preferred
• Experience developing and releasing commercial vehicle electrical systems and controls to production
• Working knowledge of Capital Harness System (CHS), CREO, or similar CAD system electrical workbench.
• Working knowledge of DTNA or TBB Engineering Documentation systems.
• Working 3D design experience (NX or CREO- electrical design)

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

High Point, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

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

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• All other 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 - 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.