Vehicle Electronics Programming Station Intern

Daimler Truck North America • Portland, OR

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Integration & Coordination Team (ICT) supports implementation of global software and hardware into regional vehicle platforms and connects product development, system engineering, and vehicle integration teams. The intern contributes to Vehicle Electrical Parameter System (VEPS) activities that support the configuration, validation, and integration of vehicle features across programs, gaining hands-on exposure to vehicle development processes and cross-functional collaboration.

The role supports ECU intake, documentation, and parameter validation throughout the development lifecycle; analyzes vehicle data, parameter sets, and test results; and contributes to process improvement and knowledge-sharing tools. Interns may participate in system-level verification activities such as Truck-in-a-Box and pre-series validation. The position is based in Portland, Oregon, and follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one day remote. Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates. Interns may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position, subject to manager evaluation and business availability.

Requirements

• Must be 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.
• Basic understanding of automotive systems, electronics, or embedded systems.
• Exposure to data analysis, troubleshooting, or debugging techniques.
• Ability to analyze data or system behavior and identify potential issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment involving software, hardware, validation, and manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organized documentation and data tracking.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application; visa sponsorship and applications from existing visa holders are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tools such as Excel, Python, or data analysis tools.
• Exposure to CAN tools such as CANalyzer or CANoe.
• Creative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support VEPS integration activities, including ECU intake, documentation, and parameter validation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Analyze vehicle data, parameter sets, and test results to help identify integration or configuration issues.
• Contribute to documentation, process improvement, and knowledge-sharing tools.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, validation, and manufacturing teams.
• Participate in system-level verification activities, such as Truck-in-a-Box and pre-series validation.
• Support global alignment of feature development requests.
• Ensure successful Vehicle Electrical Programming (VEPs) for test and production vehicles.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot software issues on test vehicles.
• Ensure assigned ECUs are correctly configured for test workshops and production.
• Resolve ECU and VEPs shop calls.
• Release software, hardware, diagnostic, and software design documentation.
• Design and release serial vehicle configuration matrices and order intake compatibility rules.
• Triage test truck programming issues.
• Drive processes for release and verification, focusing on automating the end-to-end test and release toolchain using programming languages to write custom programs.
• 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