Powertrain Test Systems Controls Engineer II

Daimler Truck South East Asia; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company contribution up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Healthcare plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America’s Detroit Powertrain Test Center seeks a motivated Controls Engineer to lead end-to-end test systems integration for powertrain, engine, and component benches across diesel and alternative propulsion.

You will design, implement, and support PLC/HMI software, energize OT networks, ensure uptime, and drive technology improvements with a focus on data observability and actionable insights.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years manufacturing or automotive testing experience.
• Experience with high power circuits up to 480VAC and low voltage control circuits.
• Experience with fieldbus/Industrial Ethernet/IoT protocols.
• Experience with CAD software and electrical print packages.
• Proven troubleshooting of PLC-driven equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, support PLC/HMI software across test benches and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain test center OT networks and data interfaces.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and suppliers to resolve downtime.
• Lead technology improvement initiatives and data observability efforts.
• Create and maintain control system documentation and schematics.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Mechatronic Engineering

ABET Accredited

Manufacturing experience

Test automation

Data observability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

ABET Accredited University

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPlan Electric P8

Solidworks Electrical

Siemens TIA Portal

STEP 7

WinCC

Job description

Daimler Truck North America’s Detroit Powertrain Test Center seeks a motivated Controls Engineer to lead end-to-end test systems integration for powertrain, engine, and component benches across diesel and alternative propulsion.

You will design, implement, and support PLC/HMI software, energize OT networks, ensure uptime, and drive technology improvements with a focus on data observability and actionable insights.