Reliability Engineering Support Intern

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.
As a Reliability Engineering Support Intern at DTNA, you will support investigations into emerging and systemic product issues to determine root causes and drive effective corrective actions. You’ll collaborate closely with various disciplines including Quality, Engineering, Supplier Management, Compliance, Field Staff and Aftersales functions to resolve complex problems impacting our products in the field. In this role, you’ll analyze product performance data, guide troubleshooting efforts, initiate and coordinate field actions, and prepare materials for quality and safety review committees. You’ll leverage your background, knowledge, and leadership skills to amplify the voice of the customer within the organization to support customer uptime and product quality.

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

• Analyze and investigate root cause of product failures through failure analysis and troubleshooting while guiding customers on correct repair procedures.
• Investigate new and existing emerging product issues and prioritize work as needed.
• Use all statistical applications to analyze product issue data and detail from field service staff to determine scope and severity of new problems.
• Support meetings and investigations with cross-functional teams to gain understanding of product issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
• Support field action as appropriate through publications such as: Service Solution, Technical Service Bulletin, Campaign, Recall, or Customer Advisory letter.  Communicate immediate field action to dealer techs using DTNA Solutions.  Write Literature requests to TechComm team for bulletins, and technical manual changes.
• Analyze financial benefits to determine whether field campaigns or bulletins are appropriate.
• Provide technical support to Field Staff, Field Sales Engineering, Daimler Truck Technical Support (DTTS), TechMod, and others as needed.
• Direct travel of self in coordination with field service staff, customers, and internal business partners to troubleshoot and diagnose product problems.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program or higher or recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date.

• • Pursuing a degree in Engineering or related technical field

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Uses analytical thought and skill to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance, identify solutions and drive production/field resolution.

• Customer orientated with the drive to develop customer-focused solutions.

• Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment 

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Working knowledge internal combustion engine operation including mechanical, electronic and software controls.

• Knowledge and/or experience in Automotive or Trucking

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- 

Detroit, MI 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.