Manufacturing Engineering Co-op Intern

Daimler Truck AG • Portland, OR

1d • $21 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support DTNA’s Manufacturing Development Center in implementing new engineering designs in DTNA production facilities. Work may include hosting Production Oriented Design (POD) reviews and workshops and assembling prototype vehicles. The role offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing development environment, working with manufacturing and design engineers, assembly technicians, and fabrication technicians.

Interns gain experience through real-world 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. This position may provide an opportunity to transition to full-time employment, 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 remote day. Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program or higher at an accredited college or university, or graduated within one year of the internship start date.
• Pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Creative mindset and interest in problem solving, process improvement, and manufacturing innovation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate across functions or departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Interest in digital manufacturing, automation, robotics, data visualization, and operational performance improvement.
• Self-motivated, curious, and willing to learn.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located at the time of application.
• Position is not open to visa sponsorship or existing visa holders.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check; a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of Siemens NX, Teamcenter, or other CAD/PLM software.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel formulas, pivot tables, or similar tools.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or industrial operations.
• Multilingual skills, particularly Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing activities.
• Participate in recommending and implementing practical ergonomic solutions in areas identified for improvement.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Work with departments on corrective actions and track progress on issues.
• Improve production processes using lean principles.
• Design, develop, and implement new or revised processes for assembling component parts and subassemblies into finished products.
• Design assembly-operation sequences and the layout and arrangement of equipment for parts and vehicle assembly, fastening, labeling, sorting, and packaging.
• Assist project leads with project management documentation.
• Support Design Engineering by resolving agreed-upon manufacturing problems caused by engineering or assembly.
• Communicate and work with plant personnel, Corporate Engineering, and other plant engineers to improve existing designs or develop designs that improve manufacturability or reduce costs.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.

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 may be available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern