Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Ensure the quality and customer satisfaction of Powertrain Engineering systems through superior data analysis, troubleshooting with root cause investigation, and support. Provide an onsite professional service resource to support a fleet of prototype heavy-duty trucks, focusing on powertrain electronic control and diagnosis. This individual will be responsible for electrical systems on several validation vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, troubleshoot, and support reliability and engineering vehicles specific to electrical engineering-related items.
• Diagnose vehicle powertrain issues pertaining to performance and fault codes.
• Communicate issues and test results within Daimler Trucks Powertrain Engineering from Reliability Growth and Engineering vehicles through data reduction and fault code root cause analysis.
• Develop post-processing tools to analyze data more efficiently.
• Schedule time according to established job priorities.
• Conduct vehicle experiments to determine hardware, software, and calibration parameter specifications that best meet the technical performance requirements of the project.
• Complete project work, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Computer Science, or Electrical disciplines.
• Automotive interest or experience.
• Technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills – MS Windows/Office.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering experience within the automotive industry through internship or academic teams.
• Skills in electro-mechanical systems, automotive vehicles, testing, data analysis, and vehicle development.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and data logging.
• Experience with CAN, report writing, and vehicle testing.
• Ability to work well within a team culture, with a focus on growth mindset and good attitudes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $35.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 23, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $34 - $35