BEV Systems Engineering Intern — Energy, Thermal & Analytics Intern

Daimler Truck North America • Portland, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a motivated engineering intern to support development of its next-generation Class 8 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) platform. The intern will gain hands-on experience evaluating energy management systems and thermal management controls in laboratory and real-world conditions, working with a large volume of test data and AI-assisted engineering workflows. Internship positions begin in May or June. The position is hybrid in Portland, Oregon, with four days per week in the office and one day remote. Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates. A transition to full-time employment may be possible, subject to manager evaluation and business availability.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a bachelor's program or higher at an accredited college or university, or have graduated within one year of the position's May/June start date.
• Be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Have foundational knowledge of electric vehicle powertrains, high-voltage battery systems, and EV energy and thermal systems.
• Understand thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid systems as applied to automotive or electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving ability and keen attention to detail.
• Work effectively in a cross-functional team alongside controls engineers, systems engineers, and vehicle test specialists.
• Communicate technical findings clearly in writing and verbally.
• Be self-motivated, curious, and comfortable in a fast-paced prototype development environment involving ambiguity and rapid iteration.
• Have experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar data-analysis tools.
• Have solid organizational skills, a creative mindset, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a team.
• Be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application; visa sponsorship and applications from existing visa holders are not available.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to vehicle dynamics, driveline systems, or commercial vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, execution, and analysis of validation test plans for the Class 8 BEV prototype.
• Support performance evaluations in controlled and real-world operating conditions.
• Use AI-assisted test-planning tools to optimize test coverage, reduce redundant test cycles, and prioritize scenarios based on historical data patterns and system sensitivity analysis.
• Automate performance reporting with AI-assisted data summarization tools, producing structured test summaries, highlighting outliers, and flagging systems below performance benchmarks.
• Support and foster an inclusive, welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews and mock interviews.
• Housing and transportation stipend.
• Employee resource groups.
• Event ticket offering, based on corporate availability.
• Company social events.
• Relocation assistance when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern