Mechanical Product Design Engineer II

Daimler Truck North America•Portland, OR

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Product Design Engineer II designs and develops mechanical products, components, and systems, applying mechanical engineering principles to products involving movement. The role supports and participates in the design, testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype mechanical products and assemblies. It collaborates with marketing and industrial design teams to create products that meet technical and functional specifications while addressing manufacturing cost and efficiency requirements. The position may also involve designing product-specific manufacturing processes and equipment. This position is based in Portland, Oregon, and follows a hybrid schedule of four days per week in the office and one day remote. Relocation assistance is not available. The stated starting salary range is $86,000 to $110,000 USD, with the offer depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant product development experience.
Experience supporting products through design, validation, and production phases.
Strong communication, planning, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to reconcile competing requirements into robust, cost-effective solutions.
Understanding of upstream and downstream engineering processes.
An attached resume is required.
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located at the time of application.

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical products, components, and systems, applying mechanical engineering principles to products involving movement.
Support and participate in the design, testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype mechanical products and assemblies.
Collaborate with marketing and industrial design teams to develop products that meet technical and functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost and efficiency requirements.
May design product-specific manufacturing production processes and equipment.

Benefits

401(k) company contribution, with a company match up to 8% and a non-elective company contribution of 3–7% depending on age.
Starting at four weeks of paid vacation.
13 or more calendar holidays.
Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
Employee assistance program.
Comprehensive healthcare plans.
Wellness programs.
Onsite fitness at some locations.
Tuition assistance.
Paid volunteer time off.
Short-term and long-term disability plans.