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DTNA

Vehicle Dynamics Intern

Place: Portland, OR US
Pay: $21 to $29 an hour
Posted: Yesterday

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The role

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.

Join our dynamic team in the Vehicle Dynamics department within Product Engineering, a vital segment of our engineering organization dedicated to designing and manufacturing heavy trucks. At the forefront of trucking innovation, we specialize in the dynamic aspects of vehicle performance, including suspensions, axles, drivelines, steering, and the respective electronic control systems.

As an intern, you will contribute to the mechanical design of components pivotal to enhancing heavy truck performance and handling. Your role will involve collaborating with experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and contributing to projects that shape the future of heavy trucks. Including ICE power and battery electric among other alternative powertrains.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to delve into the intricate world of chassis dynamics in heavy trucks, gaining valuable insights and practical skills while working on real-world projects. If you're passionate about truck engineering and eager to make a tangible impact in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

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 - $29 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

Actively contribute and be a part of exciting projects that drive the future within the Daimler Trucks North America organization

Work cross functionally with various departments to create a collaborative environment

Be an ambassador to Daimler’s Culture and Belonging initiatives

Develop vehicle components and systems. Apply engineering and CAD principles to create designs that are reliable, serviceable, efficient, and competitive.

Apply sound engineering judgment to perform custom engineering work and to support the manufacturing plants, quality assurance, and the service dept.

Develop concepts to support future vehicles projects. Maintain and organize these solutions, document their use, and keep them up to date.

Interface with our multi-tier suppliers and other groups such as Validation, Analysis, Compliance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing, to ensure conformance of designs to specifications, customer expectations, engineering practices and government regulations.

Knowledge You Should Bring

Must 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)

Experience using CAD

Strong oral and written communication skills

Solid organizational skills

Creative mindset

Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

#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 - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion 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.