PE Design Engineer Intern

dtna; United States; 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 tickets (corporate availability)

Company social events

Job summary

DTNA in Portland, OR is seeking engineering interns for the internship program starting May/June. You will develop 3D CAD parts, draft BOMs, and participate in virtual vehicle packaging reviews to optimize cost and complexity while aligning with DTNA's values.

This role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and teamwork; you may contribute to an inclusive culture and may transition to full-time based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher in engineering or recently graduated within 1 year of start date (May/June).
• Mechanical engineering background required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills and a creative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop new 3D CAD parts and associated 2D drawings/installation diagrams.
• Develop new bill of materials and associated charting.
• Complete virtual vehicle packaging reviews for cost and complexity optimization.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive engineering culture; promote effective communication and teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Creative mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

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.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Routing & Manufacturability is a dynamic, forward thinking design team that develops solutions to meet our customer's unique requirements. We work directly with our sales organization, manufacturing, and field service teams in order to get our customer's trucks on the road and keep them working efficiently around the world. Our work encompasses many different vehicle platforms where we lead design strategy for the chassis routings with a focus on quality and manufacturability.

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 include:

• 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 new 3D CAD parts, associated 2D drawings and/or installation diagrams.
• Develop new bill of materials and associated charting.
• Complete virtual vehicle packaging reviews for cost and complexity optimization studies.
• Actively contribute to a positive and inclusive culture within engineering.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Mechanical engineering background
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

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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:
Onsite

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 - 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.