Vehicle Electronics Programming Station Intern

Daimler Truck North America; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development events

Housing stipend

Employee resource groups

Event tickets

Company events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Portland, Oregon is seeking motivated university students for a summer Internship in the Integration & Coordination Team (ICT). You will contribute to Vehicle Electrical Parameter System (VEPS) activities, supporting configuration, validation and integration across programs.

You will work in a cross‑functional environment with software, hardware, validation and manufacturing teams, gain hands‑on experience, and may transition to a full‑time role based on

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher or recently graduated within 1 year.
• Basic understanding of automotive systems, electronics, or embedded systems.
• Exposure to data analysis, troubleshooting, or debugging techniques.
• Ability to analyze data or system behavior and identify potential issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to work in cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support VEPS integration activities including ECU intake, documentation, and parameter validation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Analyze vehicle data, parameter sets, and test results to help identify integration or configuration issues.
• Contribute to documentation, process improvement, and knowledge sharing tools.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including software, hardware, validation, and manufacturing.
• Participate in system-level verification activities (e.g., Truck‑in‑a‑Box, pre‑series validation).

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher / recent grad in STEM

Tools

Excel

Python

CANoe

CANalyzer

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.

\"The Integration & Coordination Team (ICT) supports the implementation of global software and hardware into regional vehicle platforms, serving as a critical link between product development, system engineering, and vehicle integration teams. As an intern on the ICT team, you will contribute to Vehicle Electrical Parameter System (VEPS) activities that ensure high-quality configuration, validation, and integration of vehicle features across programs. This role offers hands‑on exposure to real-world vehicle development processes and cross‑functional collaboration.\"

Key Responsibilities:

• Support VEPS integration activities including ECU intake, documentation, and parameter validation throughout the development lifecycle.


• Analyze vehicle data, parameter sets, and test results to help identify integration or configuration issues.


• Contribute to documentation, process improvement, and knowledge‑sharing tools.


• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including software, hardware, validation, and manufacturing.


• Participate in system-level verification activities (e.g., Truck-in-a-Box, pre-series validation).

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

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

• Support global alignment of feature development requests


• Ensure successful Vehicle Electrical Programming (VEPs) Test and Production vehicles


• Diagnose and troubleshoot software issues on Test vehicles


• Ensure assigned ECUs are configured correctly for test workshops, production


• Resolve ECU and VEPs shopcalls


• Release of software, hardware, diagnostic and software design documentation Design and release per serial vehicle configuration matrixes and order intake compatibility rules


• Triage test truck programming issues


• Drive new processes for both release and verification with the focus of automating the test and release environment for the end‑to‑end toolchain using various programming languages to write custom programs


• 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)


• Basic understanding of automotive systems, electronics, or embedded systems


• Exposure to data analysis, troubleshooting, or debugging techniques


• Ability to analyze data or system behavior and identify potential issues


• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional engineering environment (software, hardware, validation, manufacturing)Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organized documentation and data tracking


• Experience with tools such as Excel, Python, or data analysis tools


• Exposure to CAN tools (e.g., CANalyzer/CANoe) a plus


• 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.

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.