Vehicle Dynamics Intern

dtna; United States; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and resume/m本

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is offering an internship in the Vehicle Dynamics area within Product Engineering. Interns will contribute to mechanical design of heavy-truck components and gain hands-on experience with CAD and cutting-edge technologies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with experienced engineers, exposure to ICE, battery electric, and other powertrains, and potential future full-time opportunities based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• 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)
• Experience using CAD
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute and be a part of exciting projects that drive the future within the Daimler Trucks North America organization
• Work cross functionally with various departments to create a collaborative environment
• Be an ambassador to Daimler's Culture and Belonging initiatives
• Develop vehicle components and systems. Apply engineering and CAD principles to create designs that are reliable, serviceable, efficient, and competitive
• Apply sound engineering judgment to perform custom engineering work and to support the manufacturing plants, quality assurance, and the service dept
• Develop concepts to support future vehicles projects. Maintain and organize these solutions, document their use, and keep them up to date
• Interface with our multi-tier suppliers and other groups such as Validation, Analysis, Compliance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing, to ensure conformance of designs to specifications, customer expectations, engineering practices and government regulations

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Creative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (student)

Tools

CAD

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.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Join our dynamic team in the Vehicle Dynamics department within Product Engineering, a vital segment of our engineering organization dedicated to designing and manufacturing heavy trucks. At the forefront of trucking innovation, we specialize in the dynamic aspects of vehicle performance, including suspensions, axles, drivelines, steering, and the respective electronic control systems.

As an intern, you will contribute to the mechanical design of components pivotal to enhancing heavy truck performance and handling. Your role will involve collaborating with experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and contributing to projects that shape the future of heavy trucks. Including ICE power and battery electric among other alternative powertrains.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to delve into the intricate world of chassis dynamics in heavy trucks, gaining valuable insights and practical skills while working on real-world projects. If you're passionate about truck engineering and eager to make a tangible impact in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

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 include:

• 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

• Actively contribute and be a part of exciting projects that drive the future within the Daimler Trucks North America organization
• Work cross functionally with various departments to create a collaborative environment
• Be an ambassador to Daimler's Culture and Belonging initiatives
• Develop vehicle components and systems. Apply engineering and CAD principles to create designs that are reliable, serviceable, efficient, and competitive.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to perform custom engineering work and to support the manufacturing plants, quality assurance, and the service dept.
• Develop concepts to support future vehicles projects. Maintain and organize these solutions, document their use, and keep them up to date.
• Interface with our multi-tier suppliers and other groups such as Validation, Analysis, Compliance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing, to ensure conformance of designs to specifications, customer expectations, engineering practices and government regulations.

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)
• Experience using CAD
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• 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.

About us

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