Manufacturing Engineering Co-op Intern

Daimler Truck North America • Portland, OR

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern supports Daimler Truck North America’s Manufacturing Development Center in implementing new engineering designs in production facilities. The work includes hosting Production Oriented Design (POD) reviews and workshops and assembling prototype vehicles. The position provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing development environment, collaborating with manufacturing and design engineers, assembly technicians, and fabrication technicians.

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. Internship locations are available across the United States; this position is open to applicants who can work in or relocate to Portland, Oregon. The schedule is hybrid, with four days per week in the office and one day remote. Internships begin in May or June. Interns may be considered for transition to a full-time position, subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program or higher at an accredited college or university, or have 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 and 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.

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 issue progress.
• 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 equipment layouts for parts and vehicle assembly, fastening, labeling, sorting, and packaging.
• Assist project leads with project management documentation.
• Support Design Engineering in 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 new designs for manufacturability and cost savings.
• Lead and support efforts to 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