Powertrain Design Engineer I

Daimler Truck North America; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k match

Vacation days

Holidays

Parental leave

Healthcare plans

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer time off

Disability benefits

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for powertrain development in Detroit, MI. You will create and manage DVP&Rs for clutch and transmission programs, perform root-cause analysis, and present data-driven improvements to leadership.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 0–2 years of automotive experience, with strong communication, project management, and German language skills. Onsite work in Detroit with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years relevant industry experience with specialization in powertrain combustion automotive related technical skillset.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Strong oral, written communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple hardware projects and inform management of barriers.
• Strong organizational skills and self-starter.
• Understand and speak German language.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage DVP&Rs for clutches and transmission development programs.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methods to identify root cause and develop corrective action.
• Analyze data, draw conclusions, and provide recommendations to the management team.
• Utilize Global and regional tools to maintain validation plans.
• Align, plan and support tests for clutch, transmission, axle and PT system tests.
• Evaluate the efficiency and lifetime reliability of those aggregates.
• Create test result reporting and the automation thereof.
• Support cross-functional activities with regional and Global counterparts in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, and Suppliers.
• Independently schedule work including issuing work orders and monitoring progress.

Skills

Powertrain

Combustion

German language

Analytical skills

Strong communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Database tools

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for powertrain development in Detroit, MI. You will create and manage DVP&Rs for clutch and transmission programs, perform root-cause analysis, and present data-driven improvements to leadership.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 0–2 years of automotive experience, with strong communication, project management, and German language skills. Onsite work in Detroit with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.