Powertrain & Axle Design Engineer II (Hybrid)

Daimler Truck; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k match up to 6%

Non-elective company contributions 3–7

4 weeks vacation

13+ holidays

Parental leave (8 weeks)

Healthcare plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking an engineer to develop axle components and systems for medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses. You will handle product specifications, concept development, design, DFMEA, simulations, testing and documentation, coordinating with global teams.

You will work on cross-functional activities across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales and Suppliers, with a focus on delivering producible, cost-effective axle solutions while maintaining strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field is required.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in mechanical hardware development or propulsion systems preferred.
• Experience identifying and solving the root cause of complex problems.
• Strong knowledge of propulsion systems including axles and transmissions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and inform management of barriers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop axles (mechanics) for medium and heavy-duty truck and bus applications, at component and system level.
• Create and manage product specifications, concepts, designs, packaging, DFMEA/DVP, tolerances, simulations, prototypes, testing and documentation.
• Collaborate globally with Detroit, Stuttgart and Portland teams on hardware components.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to release axle components to production.
• Manage component suppliers and project budgets/timelines.
• Document project work, draw conclusions, and present recommendations to management.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical hardware development

Axle components knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

2–4 years of relevant experience

Tools

CAD systems

MS Office

Database tools

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking an engineer to develop axle components and systems for medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses. You will handle product specifications, concept development, design, DFMEA, simulations, testing and documentation, coordinating with global teams.

You will work on cross-functional activities across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales and Suppliers, with a focus on delivering producible, cost-effective axle solutions while maintaining strong communication