PVE Systems Integration Engineer III

Daimler Truck North America•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Validation Engineering (PVE) Powertrain Vehicle Software & Efficiency team is responsible for full vehicle software validation and vehicle efficiency testing of Daimler Truck North America products. This role leads vehicle efficiency validation, interfaces with the fuel economy focus team, and supports electric-vehicle powertrain validation. The engineer executes and develops vehicle efficiency test methodologies and data-analysis procedures using engineering test instrumentation, analysis software, and other validation methods. The role also leads projects, process-improvement initiatives, and continuous-improvement ideas within the PTP department in PVE. This position supports DTNA energy-consumption testing projects, vehicle efficiency targets, powertrain software integration, and related validation work. It involves presenting test results to engineering executives, supporting Sales and Marketing teams and customers, collaborating across engineering groups, and mentoring 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree focused in Mechanical, Electrical, 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 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.

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 electric-vehicle powertrain features.
Complete written test reports with data analysis and supporting validation, and present findings to engineering executives.
Support Sales and Marketing teams and customers with test data and results, specification comparisons, field complaints, and in-person presentations.
Work with VLE teams to provide guidance on vehicle-level efficiency targets, new fuel-efficiency measures, and the competitor landscape.
Coordinate with Aerodynamic, Powertrain, and Simulation teams to ensure accurate correlation of 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 developing expertise as test engineers.
Broaden expertise beyond immediate responsibilities and develop subject-matter expertise in vehicle efficiency and powertrain integration.
Lead projects, process-improvement initiatives, and continuous-improvement ideas within the PTP department in PVE.