Engineering & Project Management & Business Operations Intern

Daimler Truck AG • Portland, OR

3d • $21 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship supports end-to-end prototype vehicle operations within Daimler Truck North America’s Engineering & Technology organization. The intern assists with planning, project coordination, and reporting to support standardized delivery of test-ready vehicles throughout the product validation lifecycle. The role works across procurement, warehousing, build, commissioning, and testing teams to help maintain schedule alignment, data accuracy, and operational transparency for prototype vehicles and teams. The intern also contributes to budget monitoring, process documentation, performance reporting, project execution, and continuous improvement efforts intended to improve prototype readiness, compliance, and lifecycle efficiency across PVE locations.

Interns gain knowledge and experience through real-life learning opportunities and are expected to work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline. Internships begin 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.

The position is based in Portland, Oregon, with a hybrid schedule of four days per week in the office and one day remote. Relocation assistance may be available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Requirements

• Must 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 start date in May or June.
• Proactive communication.
• Data manipulation and synthesis.
• Logic and logical auditing.
• Visual storytelling.
• Cost accounting fundamentals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Creative mindset.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application; visa sponsorship and applicants with existing visas are not accepted.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check; a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

Nice To Haves

• Business administration, business operations, or business operations and analytics major.
• Familiarity with Advanced Excel, Google Sheets, Trello, JIRA, Smartsheet, SAP, Asana, and Visio.
• Timeline and dependency mapping experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain visual plans communicating key activities, processes, and progress toward execution.
• Coordinate across teams and stakeholders to maintain visibility and alignment on priorities and ongoing work.
• Translate operational information into clear visual insights and storytelling to support planning and decision-making.
• Support financial planning and budget management to provide visibility into department resources and needs.
• Maintain an operational pulse on the prototype manufacturing department through planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.
• Assist with planning, project coordination, and reporting for prototype vehicle operations.
• Collaborate with procurement, warehousing, build, commissioning, and testing teams to support schedule alignment, accurate data, and operational transparency.
• Contribute to budget monitoring, process documentation, performance reporting, project execution, and continuous improvement efforts.

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

• Career Level: Intern