Mechanical Product Validation Engineer I – Vehicle Thermodynamics & Integration (vti)

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Portland, OR, US
Base: $71,000.00 - $91,000.00 usd; bonus/equity: a...
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
0-2 years engineering or internship experience
Ability to work in outdoor and lab test environments
This entry-level role supports hands-on vehicle testing and data analysis to ensure current and future DTNA vehicles meet both legal validation and customer usage requirements

Job Summary

  • This entry-level role supports hands-on vehicle testing and data analysis to ensure current and future DTNA vehicles meet both legal validation and customer usage requirements.
  • The position offers a starting salary range of $71,000.00 - $91,000.00 USD along with comprehensive benefits including 4 weeks paid vacation and 8 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Candidates will assist with planning and execution of Summer Test and Winter Test activities while working closely with Design Engineering and Powertrain teams.

Matching Summary

This entry-level role supports hands-on vehicle testing and data analysis to ensure current and future DTNA vehicles meet both legal validation and customer usage requirements.

Salary

Base: $71,000.00 - $91,000.00 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus program available; Benefits: 401k match up to 6%, 4 weeks vacation, 8 weeks parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 0-2 years engineering or internship experience
  • Ability to work in outdoor and lab test environments

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interest in vehicle performance and thermodynamics
  • Experience with CANape or similar test tools
  • Coursework in heat transfer or powertrain systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 0-2 years relevant engineering experience
  • Legally authorized to work permanently in the US

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the US

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