Mechatronics Engineer I

Daimler Truck North America•Gaffney, SC

10h•$71,000 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a Mechatronics Engineering design & development role in the Mechatronics Engineering development team. The roles and associated responsibilities are focused on the development of advanced vehicle components, wiring, power distribution, and control systems. Successful candidates will apply the theoretical principles, engineering techniques and practical experience towards designing vehicles that are safe, compliant, reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, competitive and use the latest technology available in the industry. We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of $71,000 - $91,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans What You Drive at DTNA Develop and design advanced vehicle components and systems. Apply theoretical principles and engineering techniques in designing a vehicle that is reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, competitive, and uses the latest technology available in the industry. Interface with engineering personnel to determine the most effective and economic design and materials to be used in product parts. Interface and support design and development activities with multiple internal departments and external suppliers in the product development and testing phases. Support research state-of-the-art developments in the vehicle industry. Apply statistical and engineering techniques in designing and testing. Use programming and modeling techniques in conjunction with mathematical analysis. Interface with product regulation and compliance personnel to design vehicles that meet government regulations, restrictions and codes. Interface with the Test and Validation team to analyze problems encountered in prototype development and testing. Support the creation of test plans, execution of test results. Creation, release and maintenance of electrical harnesses, electrical schematics and bill of materials (BOM) as well as supporting the creation and release of hardware, software and feature specifications for different vehicle control systems. Address production & field issues with swift and thorough corrective actions including both long term and short-term initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with focus in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics Engineering OR a related engineering field from an accredited college/university required.
Basic understanding of CAN message formatting & network topology requirements for the serial control and communication networks typically used in today's heavy-duty vehicles (CAN).
Demonstrated teamwork skills, including cross-functional collaboration
Understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes & downstream impacts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with identifying and solving the root cause of complex problems
Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks with the highest level of ethics while having a proven track record of developing strong working relationships with fellow employees.
Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project).

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of related experience preferred.
Experience developing and releasing commercial vehicle electrical systems and controls to production.
Project Management.
Working knowledge of Capital Harness System (CHS) or similar CAD system electrical workbench.
Working knowledge of DTNA Engineering Documentation systems.
Working 3D design experience (NX electrical design or similar)

Responsibilities

Develop and design advanced vehicle components and systems.
Apply theoretical principles and engineering techniques in designing a vehicle that is reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, competitive, and uses the latest technology available in the industry.
Interface with engineering personnel to determine the most effective and economic design and materials to be used in product parts.
Interface and support design and development activities with multiple internal departments and external suppliers in the product development and testing phases.
Support research state-of-the-art developments in the vehicle industry.
Apply statistical and engineering techniques in designing and testing.
Use programming and modeling techniques in conjunction with mathematical analysis.
Interface with product regulation and compliance personnel to design vehicles that meet government regulations, restrictions and codes.
Interface with the Test and Validation team to analyze problems encountered in prototype development and testing.
Support the creation of test plans, execution of test results.
Creation, release and maintenance of electrical harnesses, electrical schematics and bill of materials (BOM) as well as supporting the creation and release of hardware, software and feature specifications for different vehicle control systems.
Address production & field issues with swift and thorough corrective actions including both long term and short-term initiatives

Benefits

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans