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 to demonstrate the efficiency of vehicle systems with a clear path to production.

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
• Responsible for development of concepts and designs for high voltage electrical systems for powering class 8 commercial vehicles
• Responsible for development of high voltage power system of efficient trucks including integration of battery pack, to electric motors, inverters and high voltage accessories - looking at components, systems, and entire vehicle and for providing support as needed
• 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
  

Basic Required Skills & Experience

• High Voltage degree focus or previous experience in HV field required
• Know-how of automotive high voltage systems in general required
• Simulation & modeling tools know-how (Matlab toolchain or equivalent) required
• Ability to thrive in a teamworking 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other relevant technical field from an accredited university/college with 3 years of related experience required.

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.

Additional Job Description

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree
• Typically requires 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Requires in-depth knowledge and expertise in job field and working knowledge of related disciplines
• Uses analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions
• May lead team or department projects or work streams within broader projects
• Acts as an advisor to management and key external stakeholders on job field related projects
• Acts as a resource and guide for colleagues with less experience
• Uses experience to contribute to standards in which others will operate

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree
• Typically requires 2-4 years of relevant experience or 6 years experience in lieu of degree
• Requires working knowledge and expanded professional experience in job field
• Requires understanding of key business drivers
• Works independently within guidelines and policies to solve problems of moderate complexity
• Provides informal guidance to new team members
• May lead projects or processes as required