PVE Systems Integration Engineer III

Daimler Truck•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Validation Engineering (PVE) Powertrain Vehicle Software & Efficiency team performs full-vehicle software validation and vehicle-efficiency testing for DTNA products. This role leads vehicle-efficiency validation, works with the fuel economy focus team, and supports e-vehicle powertrain validation. The engineer develops and executes vehicle-efficiency test methodologies and data-analysis procedures using engineering test instrumentation, data-analysis software, and other validation methods. The position also leads projects, process-improvement initiatives, and continuous-improvement ideas within PVE’s PTP department, while building expertise in vehicle efficiency and powertrain integration and supporting the development of team members. The position is based in Portland, Oregon, with a hybrid schedule of four days per week in the office and one day remote. Relocation assistance is not available. Visa sponsorship is not offered, and applicants must already be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located. A final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check and may be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree focused on Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
5–7 years of relevant experience.
Experience finding solutions to complex system issues.
Understanding of heavy-duty vehicle engineering principles and how components and systems affect performance and fuel consumption.
Willingness to learn and train others.
Ability to stay organized, handle multiple detailed tasks, and work professionally with various levels of DTNA management.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated.
Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change.
Ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DTNA vehicle electrical architectures and the SEDP process.
Understanding of engineering test instrumentation and data-acquisition equipment.
Experience with industry test standards and procedures, such as SAE, TMC, and DoE.
Experience with diesel engines and diesel engine technology.
Familiarity with DTNA and competitor products and different vehicle systems and components.
Experience interfacing with DTNA engineering groups, Sales, and customers.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and technical support for DTNA energy-consumption testing projects and other projects as needed.
Lead test activities for e-vehicle powertrain features.
Complete written test reports that include data analysis and supporting validation, and present results to engineering executives.
Support Sales/Marketing teams and customers with test data and results, specification comparisons, field complaints, and in-person presentations.
Work with VLE teams to provide expert guidance on vehicle-level efficiency targets, new fuel-efficiency measures, and the competitor landscape.
Coordinate with Aerodynamic, Powertrain, and Simulation teams to accurately correlate test data and results.
Coordinate with TN and TT engineering to ensure test vehicles reflect design intent and testing methodology is aligned.
Mentor and support team members in becoming expert test engineers.
Expand expertise beyond immediate responsibilities and develop expertise in vehicle efficiency and powertrain integration.
Lead projects, process-improvement initiatives, and continuous-improvement ideas within the PTP department in PVE.
Develop and execute vehicle-efficiency test methodologies and data-analysis procedures using engineering test instrumentation, data-analysis software, and other validation methods.