Platform Specialist, On-Highway

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) company match

4 weeks vacation

13+ holidays

Paid parental leave (8 weeks)

Healthcare plans

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Onsite fitness

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Platform Specialist for the On-Highway team in Portland, OR. You will translate vehicle-level customer needs into technical requirements and support across disciplines to enable cohesive platform decisions.

You will define targets, document plans, and contribute to program reviews while aligning with business strategy and customer value milestones. Hybrid work arrangement is available in Portland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 2-4 years of experience in vehicle engineering, software development, or technical program management.
• Strong understanding of automotive product development processes, quality gates, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and document vehicle-level requirements and map to design verification activities.
• Develop and track technical targets and benchmarking; document and track progress.
• Coordinate cross-functional design reviews; resolve conflicts and sign off on vehicle-level specs.
• Prepare vehicle-level engineering status reports for leadership.

Skills

Automotive product development

Quality gates & lifecycle

Communication & collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

## Platform Specialist, On-HighwayApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Portland, OR UStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: DT-18719**Inside the Role**The Vehicle Architecture team brings a vehicle-level perspective to create exceptional products that deliver real customer value. We act as the technical voice of the customer, helping turn their needs into thoughtful, effective solutions. Our work is grounded in clarity, consistency, and collaboration—and we truly see ourselves as partners in progress. As a Platform Specialist, you will bring a vehicle-level perspective to help translate customer needs and vehicle-level requirements into technical solutions that create meaningful value. In this role, you will partner across technical and strategy teams to define vehicle-level requirements and performance targets, align project scope, and support execution through key phases of development. You will also help strengthen and improve processes for the Vehicle Architecture team while supporting the Cascadia Vehicle Architects in making cohesive, customer-focused platform decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the on-highway vehicle platform. What You Drive at DTNA: Technical execution that supports the platform vision and creates as much value as possible for our customers.**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 $86,000 – $110,000 USD**Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.**What You Drive At DTNA***Vehicle-Level Technical Activities** Gather, organize, and document vehicle-level vehicle requirements* Connect vehicle requirements to design verification plan activities (DVP)* Develop and track technical targets and benchmarking activities* Provide technical guidance to team to achieve targets* Coordinate cross-functional technical design reviews to resolve conflicts, document and track progress toward vehicle-level specifications, and support target sign-off at key milestones*Development Projects** Communicate Platform feature functionality to cross-functional team* Develop department-level Production Year implementation plans for Cascadia projects, capturing key functional deliverables* Create and document project technical targets, vehicle-level one-pagers, and coordinate target trade-off analysis* Prepare vehicle-level engineering status reports for Core Team leadership*Process Management and Development** Identify and document opportunities to improve vehicle-level specifications* Document key information and help facilitate the Strategic Technical Forum**Knowledge You Should Bring*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field* 2-4 years of experience in vehicle engineering, software development, or technical program management* Strong understanding of automotive product development processes, quality gates, and lifecycle management* Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills* Ability to guide technical decisions and build alignment in complex, cross-functional environments**Critical Success Factors*** A demonstrated focus on customer value and strategic relevance* A strong vehicle- and systems-level mindset* The ability to align technical direction with business strategy* Excels in an environment of ambiguity* A proven ability to prioritize critical activities, document decisions and actions clearly, and follow through with persistence to achieve results#LI-DC1#LI-HYBRID**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 is not available for this position.**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.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** for 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/VeteransDaimler 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.**SHAPE YOUR FUTURE. CHANGE THE WORLD.**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.### YOU MAKE US - YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCEPeople are what makes us - everyone makes the difference at Daimler Truck. As one global team, we drive success: from conventional powertrains to the future of sustainable transportation. We build to solve. Constantly pursuing our goals. Our culture. Our daily life. It’s your impact that makes the difference. Only together, will we achieve more sustainable transportation, reduce our carbon footprint, increase safety on and off the track, develop smarter technology and financial solutions. All essential, to fulfill our purpose for all who keep the world moving. That’s why we rely on each other. We start with listening to your insights, thoughts, and ideas. Let’s unleash our collective potential to build our future, progress together and lead with the long view. Because everything you do has an impact. It matters. This is what we call impact culture.