Project Engineering Intern

Daimler Truck North America • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineering Intern will gain knowledge and experience through real-life learning opportunities in DTNA’s Engineering Platform Management (EPM) organization. EPM manages major product projects, including product planning, technical feasibility studies, budget and schedule development, and coordination across impacted departments. The role provides exposure to the product development process and DTNA products, while offering opportunities to build a professional network. Internship positions begin in May or June and may be located at various DTNA locations across the United States. This position is based in Portland, Oregon, and follows a hybrid schedule of four days per week in the office and one day remote. A transition to a full-time position may be possible, subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program or higher at an accredited college or university, or have graduated within one year of the position start date in May or June.
• Pursuing a degree in engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Project management or business studies.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with task management tools such as Microsoft Planner or Trello.
• Knowledge of AI tools such as Co-Pilot or Claude.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and problem solving.
• Strong organizational skills.
• A creative mindset.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive product projects from development through rollout, aligning global teams around execution and delivery.
• Develop KPIs and measures to track project progress, milestones, and overall success.
• Create and communicate visual tools and graphics that clearly show project status and progress.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment to coordinate global project activities and keep them moving forward.
• Support adoption of new projects across engineering, customers, and the broader network.
• Prepare management reports covering product and market needs, contribution forecasts, customer preferences, product definition, product trends, competitor analysis, and product component usage patterns.
• Ensure adherence to corporate product development processes, including CVDS and Visual Project Management.
• 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 when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern