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Product Testing Mechatronics Systems Intern

Daimler Truck North America
Portland, OR Intern
POSTED ON 4/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

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.

The Vehicle E / E Integration Product Testing Mechatronics (PTM) department ensures that DTNA's commercial vehicle products are safe and function properly. PTM engineers analyze data from a fleet of validation vehicles to test vehicle functionality. Our team develops tools to assist in data acquisition, management, and analysis.

During your internship, you will join an agile team to help develop tools that support the department's validation work. You will have an active voice on the team, participate in continuous improvement projects, and help identify and prioritize impactful initiatives within the department.

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 - $30 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

  • Collaborate with an agile team to identify departmental needs and create effective solutions.
  • Gather test vehicle data using industry-standard data acquisition systems.
  • Analyze test vehicle data with industry-standard data analysis tools.
  • Collaborate with test engineers to develop a fault injection system.
  • Investigate the feasibility of using transcription libraries and LLMs to link driver comments to test vehicle data.
  • Review and update documentation and create how-to guides for department tools.
  • Lead and support efforts to foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming workplace culture
  • Knowledge You Should Bring

  • M ust 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)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Solid organizational skills
  • Creative mindset
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • Preferred majors include Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
  • Proficient in Python, git, and SQL.
  • Bonus : Familiarity with automotive data standards such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet (PCAP).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • 6-month availability preferred
  • 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 / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans
  • Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce 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.

    Salary : $21 - $30

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