Vehicle Electronics Programming Station Intern

Daimler Truck AG • Portland, OR

7d • $21 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vehicle Electronics Programming Station Intern works with the Integration & Coordination Team (ICT), which supports implementation of global software and hardware into regional vehicle platforms. The intern contributes to Vehicle Electrical Parameter System (VEPS) activities, helping configure, validate, and integrate vehicle features across programs, while gaining hands-on experience with vehicle development and cross-functional engineering collaboration. Interns are expected to work in accordance with DTNA’s values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline. The internship is based in Portland, Oregon, and follows a hybrid schedule of four days per week in the office and one day remote. DTNA internships begin in May or June. This position may provide an opportunity to transition into a full-time role, subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher at an accredited college or university, or 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.
• Creative mindset.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located at the time of application.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check; a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• Help ensure successful Vehicle Electrical Programming tests and programming of production vehicles.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot software issues on test vehicles.
• Ensure assigned ECUs are configured correctly for test workshops and production.
• Resolve ECU and VEPS shop calls.
• Support release of 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 new release and verification processes, focusing on automation of the test and release environment for the end-to-end 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