Job Details

Inside the Role
We are seeking a development engineer to shape the future Driver Experience domain for Daimler Truck and its brands.

You will be part of the feature development team of one of our new Daimler Truck HMI ECUs (Instrument Cluster) and will focus on issue management,testing strategy and software quality.
In collaboration with our global team, you will drive robust, scalable, and future-proof solutions for all Daimler Truck brands. You will be involved in the feature development in the early phases to the main phase of ideation, prototyping, development, validation and release.

The Driver Experience team focuses on digital on-truck solutions and works hand in hand with design, engineering, and product strategy teams globally.

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

Position offers a starting salary range of $86,000 - $110,000 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

• Support the global development of one of our new Daimler Truck HMI ECUs (Instrument Cluster) for all relevant vehicle projects globally
• Develop and document feature and technical concepts while focusing on
  
  • Regulatory requirements (e.g. country certification)
  • Diagnostics requirements
  • Functional safety requirements
  • Technical limitations
• Support alignment with global, internal and external partners and stakeholders (e.g. feature owners, implementation teams, supplier, projects)
• Review and control issue inflow submitted by all global test instances (e.g. vehicle testing)
• Support with pre-analysis of defects
• Set and enforce software quality standards together with the software architects
• Develop a holistic testing strategy for the component and align it with the development teams, HiL and vehicle testing teams
• Support on-truck and test bench testing
• Develop, build and maintain test benches and write test cases

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of commercial vehicles and their functionalities
• Strong background in ECU development and testing incl. processes, methodologies, and tools
• Proficient with tools such as Vector suite, Monaco, DiagnosticLink, Jira, Confluence, ecu.test
• Expertise in project management
• Experience with automotive development processes, preferably with Daimler Truck
• Understanding of engineering processes and downstream impacts
• Strong skills in communication and team coordination across global teams (considering different cultural backgrounds) especially with the US, Germany, and India
• Analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented, reliable, pro-active and self-motivated
• Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Expertise in software architecture
• Background in HMI software development/implementation
• Experience building prototype systems
• Experience with Agile development methods
• Understanding of UI/UX frameworks

Where We Work

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

• Portland, OR

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

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.

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-###-#### or toll free 800-###-####. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-###-#### or toll free 866-###-####.