Technical Project Engineer Jobs

Inside the Role

As a Technical Project Engineer within the TT/S ICT TN PMO, you will bring your enthusiasm and creativity into the coordination of Daimler Truck projects interfacing with design, testing, implementation, and regional project teams to execute on project deliverables, product development, and strategy.

As part of this role, you will be assigned a design team and will be responsible for the bridge between design and project, test, and implementation teams. This will include planning and maintaining projects while contributing to strategy in partnership with the regional EPM team. This requires the individual to be fully embedded into the design teams to support the development process to full extent.

You will be responsible for reporting in executive forums to provide an overview of the product development process. Additionally, you will help ensure software release management tickets and Jira issues stay updated throughout the entire development process. Lastly, you will support capacity planning and represent the team in C4P (Call for Planning), project kickoffs, and regular cross-functional meetings to share documentation and analysis of impact.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $98,500-126,000 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

• Measure and monitor project progress to ensure software & hardware delivery is on time, within budget, and that they meet or exceed expectations
• Support local Customer Domains or Cross Functions with budget, planning, and regional coordination
• Manage risks while addressing and resolving issues that affect product scope, schedule and quality
• Support by coordination for all aspects of software development. Ranging from sprint and software release cycles, truck builds (implementation), and software issues management
• Support regional shop floor report outs to ensure overall transparency
• Support tracking of all releases that have been and are to be implemented, and maintains, documents, and reports key release metrics
• Support the technical interface between Product Validation and design engineering, including troubleshooting process development

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Detailed knowledge of vehicle development processes
• Ability to travel internationally
• Experience in all aspects of Technical Project Management. (Scope, Strategy, Troubleshoot, Plan)
• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering, Business, or related field with 4-6 years of technical experience
• Ability to carry products from start to finish through the product development process (Ideation/Strategy, Development, Implementation, Production)

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience in stakeholder management Methodological competence in agile methods such as Design Thinking, Scrum, Lean Startup
• Demonstrated self-motivation, with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Product knowledge of Daimler Truck
• Experience in coordination of Electrical Engineering Projects

Where We Work

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

Portland, OR US

How We Collaborate

To continue building a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that creates flexibility and encourages a supportive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid

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

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• 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/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce 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.