Occupant Controls System Owner I

Daimler Truck North America

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years experience or 4 years in engineering
  • Skills in requirements authoring and technical writing
  • Interest in Human-Machine-Interface design
  • Understanding of commercial vehicle functions
  • Strong communication abilities with diverse audiences
  • Effective problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Define driver interactions with the product
  • Own and manage the Occupant Controls system
  • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Pilot design methodologies for process improvement
  • Participate in global teams to enhance user experience

Benefits

  • Annual bonus program
  • 401k with up to 6% company match and non-elective contributions
  • Starting with 4 weeks paid vacation
  • 13+ calendar holidays
  • 8 weeks paid parental leave
  • Employee assistance program and wellness programs
  • Onsite fitness facilities in select locations
  • Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans
Full Job Description
Inside the Role
This exciting role will shape the way drivers interact with our product. As the Occupant Controls System Owner, you will define interactions between the driver and product, and actively participate in a global team developing the definitive Freightliner/Western Star experience.

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.

Position offers a starting salary range of $71,000.00 - $91,0000.00 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

This role will be central to our new development projects, defining the specific controls interfaces for the users of our vehicles. The right candidate will:
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to define the driver interface,
  • Own the Occupant Controls system and be accountable for the instantiation of all implementations into the system definition,
  • Coordinate with stakeholders representing differing priorities from cross-functional perspectives
  • Be willing to pilot design methodologies with the goal of improving our processes


Knowledge You Should Bring
  • A Bachelors degree and 0-2 years of experience, of 4 years of relevant engineering experience, is required.
  • Requirements authoring and technical writing skills
  • An interest in Human-Machine-Interface design
  • Understanding of the function and use of commercial vehicles
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent Teamwork skills
  • An attached resume is required


Exceptional Candidates Might Have
  • A Bachelors in Engineering is preferred
  • Experience in Systems Engineering
  • Experience with requirements management tools i.e. IBM DOORs
  • Experience with process management tools i.e. JIRA
  • Experience creating/deploying digital tools
  • Excellent organization and time-management skills


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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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