Product Validation - Data (Acquisition, Analytics, Science) Intern

Daimler Truck North America • Portland, OR

15h • $21 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

Inside the Role Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June. The Systems Validation (PTD) department is responsible for ensuring that DTNA’s commercial vehicle products are safe and function properly. PTD engineers analyze data from a fleet of validation vehicles to test vehicle functionality. Our team develops tools to assist in data acquisition, data management and data analysis. In your internship, you will work with an existing agile team to help develop tools to support the department’s validation work. You will have an active voice on the team and will participate in continuous improvement projects to help identify and prioritize how we drive impact for our department. Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability. Posting Information 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 Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour. Benefits include: Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews Housing and transportation stipend Employee resource groups Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability) Company social events What You Drive at DTNA Support on-board instrumentation and vehicle data acquisition systems Collaborate on developing software tools and data pipelines to support commercial vehicle feature validation Work on an agile team to understand departmental needs and develop impactful solutions Understand the breadth and scope of vehicle software features and the complexity of validating their functionality Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs Additional Information This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Degree focus in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred
• Experience with Python, git, SQL preferred
• Ability to break down and collaboratively define ambiguous tasks
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Web application development experience preferred
• Familiarity with automotive data standards: CAN/LIN/Ethernet (PCAP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Support on-board instrumentation and vehicle data acquisition systems
• Collaborate on developing software tools and data pipelines to support commercial vehicle feature validation
• Work on an agile team to understand departmental needs and develop impactful solutions
• Understand the breadth and scope of vehicle software features and the complexity of validating their functionality
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees