About the role#
This internship supports prototype vehicle operations within the Engineering & Technology organization. You will assist in planning, project coordination, and reporting to ensure the delivery of test-ready vehicles. The role involves collaboration across procurement, warehousing, build, commissioning, and testing teams to maintain schedule alignment and operational transparency. You will contribute to budget monitoring, process documentation, and performance reporting while supporting continuous improvement efforts.
What you'll do#
- Develop and maintain visual plans to communicate key activities and progress.
- Coordinate across teams and stakeholders to maintain alignment on priorities.
- Translate operational information into clear visual insights to support decision-making.
- Support financial planning and budget management.
- Maintain an operational pulse on the prototype manufacturing department through tracking and reporting.
- Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s program or higher, or a recent graduate within one year of the May or June start date.
- Proficiency in advanced Excel and familiarity with Google Sheets, Trello, JIRA, Smartsheet, SAP, Asana, and Visio.
- Skills in data manipulation, synthesis, logic, and logical auditing.
- Understanding of cost accounting fundamentals and visual storytelling.
- Strong oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- A creative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience with timeline and dependency mapping is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon.
- Schedule: Hybrid, with four days per week in-office and one day remote.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
- Note: This position is not open to visa sponsorship.
About Daimler Truck North America
Daimler Truck North America operates as a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG. Founded in 1942, the company produces heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks along with specialized commercial vehicles. It manages brands such as Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, and Thomas Built Buses from its headquarters in Portland, Oregon. The firm also supplies diesel engines and components while maintaining a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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