Mechanical Product Design Engineer l

Daimler Truck AG

$71K — $91K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Familiarity with CAD for part design and drawings.
  • Ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Implement strategies to improve team efficiency.
  • Provide technically feasible designs meeting customer and engineering standards.
  • Utilize a systems engineering approach to enhance vehicle performance and quality.
  • Collaborate closely with mechatronics engineering on design and packaging.
  • Develop and maintain engineering documentation.
  • Actively contribute to an inclusive engineering culture.

Benefits

  • 401k company contribution with match up to 8% and non-elective contribution of 3-7%.
  • Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation.
  • 13+ calendar holidays.
  • 8 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs.
  • Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off.
Full Job Description

Inside the Role

The Product Engineering Frameworks Team at DTNA is at the heart of vehicle development. Current development projects include internal combustion, electric, as well as other emerging propulsion systems within MD/HD/EV vehicle platforms. The Low Voltage Integration team is responsible for the integration of Low Voltage Power Network components into the vehicle.

In this role, you will be a key contributor and an empowered leader in the Low Voltage Integration team.
You will be responsible for the technical development of multiple vehicle-level projects, quality improvements, and cost saving initiatives. The scope of this role includes the development of low voltage battery enclosures and vehicle packaging, power cable design and routing strategy, and power cable mounting bracketry design.
This role is highly collaborative, and you will be working closely with cross functional teams in Mechatronics, Product Validation, Product Strategy, Manufacturing, Service, Quality, and Purchasing. By leading this collaborative effort, we ensure the design of the Low Voltage system meets the requirements of all departments.

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

Position offers a startingsalary range of$71,000 to $91,000USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include 401kcompany contribution with company match up to8% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays;8 weekspaidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

  • Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Implement short and long-term strategies to improve team efficiency.
  • Provide creative, technically feasible designs that satisfy customer needs while adhering to engineering standards and strategic direction.
  • Utilize systems engineering approach to optimize vehicle performance, quality, and cost.
  • Work closely with mechatronics engineering to understand low voltage power network component design and packaging requirements.
  • Support Product Strategy, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and Sales organizations with their respective engineering inputs and guidance.
  • Collaborate with local, regional, and global team members and departments.
  • Utilize CAD and other design tools to create and maintain designs, drawings, installations and packaging studies.
  • Develop, release, and maintain accurate engineering documentation.
  • Be a strong voice for Product Engineering on major programs.
  • Actively contribute to a positive and inclusive culture within engineering.

Knowledge You Should Bring

  • A Bachelor27s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams
  • CAD experience - part design and drawings.
  • Experience identifying and solving root cause of complex problems.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
  • Working knowledge of Office Products: Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, One Note, etc.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

  • Knowledge of electrical systems related to diesel, autonomous, and electric vehicles.
  • Sheet metal, extrusions, castings, and cabling design experience.
  • Experience with Design Validation Planning & Reporting (DVP&R).
  • FEA, CFD, and DFMEA knowledge.
  • Experience in new product development and project management.
  • Experience with structured problem solving skills (Shainin RedX, Six Sigma, 8D or similar).
  • Experience with DTNA systems (ex. Shopcall, SMARAGD, IMACS+, ERS+, etc.)

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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 is not available for this position.

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.

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