Advanced Engineering (AE) drives core innovation at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) to improve efficiency and enhance safety of medium and heavy-duty trucks through the development of advanced vehicle systems.

From theoretical concepts to fully functioning prototypes, the successful candidate will be part of a team of motivated engineers with emphasis on teamwork, integrity, ingenuity and excellence. You will work on exciting AE projects that push DTNA forward as a technology leader in our field and demonstrate the efficiency of vehicle systems with a clear path to production and bettering the world.

The successful candidate will contribute to SuperTruck 3 (ST3), an R&D program to design, build and test a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck capable of achieving ambitious efficiency and range targets under heavy-duty on-highway truck operations.

Join us in defining future zero-emissions strategy at DTNA for the next ten years! At Advanced Engineering, we are all about providing technical leadership to save fuel and save lives.

Responsibilities:

• As an Advanced Engineering team member, the successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development and validation of advanced energy efficient technologies in the proof-of-concept phase
• Development of concepts and designs for control systems and low voltage systems for class 8 commercial vehicles
• Support development of high voltage power systems including integration of battery pack, to electric motors, inverters and high voltage accessories
• Provide creative and technically feasible solutions for new proposed technologies in the advanced engineering phase, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Use software development methodologies and control system best practices to define the feature description, test and functional specification
• Document and transfer know-how to New Product Development groups in Series Engineering

• Contribute to a healthy, productive working environment and foster a culture of teamwork and learning.

• Take initiative to technically grow in your area of expertise, and broaden expertise across energy efficiency topics

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other relevant technical field from an accredited university/college required. Master’s Degree or PhD encouraged.
• Mechatronics or controls systems degree focus or previous experience in field required
• Know-how and experience with automotive high voltage systems in general preferred
• Simulation & modeling tools know-how (Matlab toolchain or equivalent) preferred
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented work environment required
• Excellent engineering analysis and analytical ability required
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or programming languages required
• Strong communication and excellent presentation skills required

Typical Minimum Education & Experience:

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree
• Typically requires 0-2 years of relevant experience or 6 years experience in lieu of degree

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Work Location Opportunity:

This position is open to consideration at the following locations:

• Portland, OR

Daimler Trucks North America is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our approach to work.

To continue to build a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that supports flexibility and encourages a positive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.

• @hybrid: Number of days at home and at the office will be determined through an ongoing conversation with your Manager. DTNA will ensure that your WFH set-up meets wi-fi / data minimum requirements and sets you up for success. Travel to the office is not reimbursed and employee must live close enough to attend regular in-person collaborative meeting with at least 24-hour notice.

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree
• Typically requires a 0-2 years of relevant experience or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Requires basic understanding of theories, practices, and procedures related to job field
• Works within standard practices and procedures to analyze information and problems of limited scope
• Works within standardized procedures to meet objectives and deadlines