Mechanical Product Design Engineer I

Inside the Role

DTNA (Daimler Trucks North America) is the world's largest heavy duty vehicle manufacturer, we design the Freightliner and Western Star brands for markets in North America, Latin America, Australia, South Africa, and many other parts of the world.
The Frameworks Pneumatics group is a member of the Product Engineering Department and works to develop and design air creation and distribution systems, and the architecture that supports air and wiring harnesses across the vehicle chassis.
The duties of this position focus on design of mechanical components. Opportunity exists as well to broaden into system responsibility that includes cross-disciplined involvement into CPU design, software, and network messaging. This position is within the compressed air supply team and its duties focus on design of air dryers, discharge lines, and compressor control piping and pneumatic circuitry.

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

What You Drive at DTNA

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

• Align and diagnose Service input to Support our customer daily firsthand vehicle operation experience.

Knowledge You Should Bring  

• Bachelors Degree (Mechanical Engineering, or related fields) and 0-2 years of relevant experience, OR 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.

• Experience with CADD software. Experience in CADD design of structures and/or design of pneumatic solutions.

• An understanding of the principles of fluid mechanics as it relates to pneumatics, moisture, and related thermodynamics.

• An attached resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have  
• Experience with manufacturing processes, MRP systems, and coding for design solutions (VBA, MatLab, etc)

• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, including air compressors, air dryers, and pneumatic tubing and fittings

• Training in basic control systems design

• Experience with component specifications, and industry safety practices.

• Strong independence in managing multiple assigned projects.

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:

Onsite

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 for 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.