Reliability Engineer III

Daimler Truck • Detroit, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for developing innovative propulsion technology solutions, with a primary focus on the testing and validation of electrified and conventional axle components and systems. The role also involves developing, validating, and sustaining complex powertrain components and systems that set industry benchmarks for performance, efficiency, cost, reliability, and safety.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years (60 months) of relevant industry experience
• 5 years of experience with heavy-duty truck front and rear axle component and system development.
• Experience with heavy-duty commercial vehicle design and analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance and identify solutions to ensure product reliability.
• Experience with design of heavy-duty conventional and electric axle components.
• Experience with electrical and conventional heavy-duty commercial vehicle development and project lead.
• Experience with Analytical failure analysis and data management systems.
• High Voltage Training Level 3 certification with practical experience and applied knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative propulsion technology solutions, with a primary focus on the testing and validation of electrified and conventional axle components and systems.
• Develop, validate, and sustain complex powertrain components and systems that set industry benchmarks for performance, efficiency, cost, reliability, and safety.
• Develop and analyze mechanical axle products, components, and systems—particularly hypoid and helical gearsets, as well as structural elements such as heavy-duty rear axle housings and front steer axle I-beams.
• Support product development, evaluate the lifecycle reliability of designs and processes, and collaborate with marketing and industrial design teams to deliver products that meet both technical and cost requirements.
• Analyze failure rates, lifecycle durability, and reliability data and recommend design/test changes based on reliability insights to ensure reliability of product designs and processes over their lifecycle.
• Identify and implement ideas to lower costs and increase powertrain efficiency while ensuring product reliability.
• Draw conclusions and provide recommendations of technical results to the management team.
• Create project plans and timelines, assisting management with defining budget requirements.
• Lead the development, validation, and release of mechanical components and systems with interfaces to mechatronics systems for conventional and alternative powertrain systems.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes for powertrain system issues and integrate corrective actions into new and existing designs.
• Independently schedule work including issuing work orders, monitoring progress, and resolving problems to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Conduct and document project work, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for review with management.
• Create project plans and timelines, assisting management with defining budget requirements.
• Lead cross-functional activities with regional and global counterparts in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, and Global Suppliers.
• Communicate effectively and maintain professional/social interaction in a multi-cultural and international environment.

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

What This Job Offers

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