Project Engineering Intern

Daimler Truck North America; United States; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Resume reviews/mock interviews

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event tickets

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America offers engineering project management internships across multiple US locations, including Portland, OR. Interns will gain exposure to product planning, feasibility studies, budgets, and cross-functional coordination, with a path to full-time opportunities based on performance.

Positions start in May/June and follow a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office, 1 day remote). Interns benefit from development events, networking, and relocation assistance where eligible.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher (or graduated within 1 year).
• Pursuing degree in Engineering Project Management, Project Management or Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive product projects from development through rollout, aligning global teams around execution and delivery.
• Develop KPIs and measures to track project progress, milestones, and overall success.
• Create and communicate visual tools and graphics that clearly show project status and progress.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment to keep global project activities coordinated and moving forward.
• Support the successful adoption of new projects across engineering, customers, and the broader network.
• Create reports directed at management: product/market need summaries, forecasts, customer preferences, product definition, trends, competitor analysis, and usage patterns.
• Ensure adherence to corporate product development processes including CVDS & Visual Project Management.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.

Skills

communication

organizational skills

interpersonal skills

creative mindset

teamwork

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Engineering Project Management or Business focus

Tools

Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel)

Task management tools (Planner, Trello)

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. DTNA Engineering Platform Management (EPM) is responsible for the project management of major product projects at DTNA, which includes product planning, technical feasibility studies, budget & schedule development, and coordination of work across impacted departments. EPM is an excellent department to gain knowledge of the entire product development process and our products, as well as expanding your professional network.

If you are looking to challenge yourself, expand your horizons and learn something new, this may be the position for you. Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

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

• 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

• Drive product projects from development through rollout, aligning global teams around execution and delivery.
• Develop KPIs and measures to track project progress, milestones, and overall success.
• Create and communicate visual tools and graphics that clearly show project status and progress.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment to keep global project activities coordinated and moving forward.
• Support the successful adoption of new projects across engineering, customers, and the broader network.
• Create reports directed at the management including: product/market need summary, contribution forecasts (price, cost & volume), customer preferences, product definition, long & short term product trends, competitor analysis/justification, & product component usage patterns.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to corporate product development processes including CVDS & Visual Project Management.
• 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)
• Pursuing Degree in Engineering Project management, Project management or Business preferred
• Experience with Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel), Task management tools (Microsoft Planner, Trello, etc.) preferred
• Knowledge of AI tools such as Co-Pilot/Claude preferred
• Excellent communication skills in order to work cross functionally within our entire organization to solve problems
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment #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 for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

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 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.

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