About the role#
This is a full-time summer internship with the Mechatronics Engineering Powertrain Integration team. You will gain hands-on experience with the electrical and software systems used in commercial vehicles. You will collaborate with engineers on controller development, software testing, vehicle diagnostics, and wiring diagram updates while using industry-standard tools.
What you'll do#
- Manage Engine Controller parameters by working with component and feature owners.
- Update and maintain vehicle wiring diagrams for the powertrain interface.
- Develop and maintain test cases to evaluate the quality of software releases.
- Use tools such as CANalyzer, DiagnosticLink, and VEPS for parameter development.
- Read wiring diagrams and schematics to check outputs and create inputs.
- Meet with feature owners to define requirements for vehicle-level testing.
- Support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s program or higher, or graduation within one year of the start date.
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering.
- Familiarity with vehicle networks like CAN and Automotive Ethernet.
- Understanding of vehicle diagnostic communication protocols.
- Knowledge of software development or software testing.
- Basic understanding of vehicle mechanics and electrical systems.
- Working knowledge of electrical and electronic hardware and software.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in an environment with ambiguity and change.
- A creative mindset and a passion for the automotive or trucking industries.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Gaffney, South Carolina.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a paid internship for the Summer 2027 term.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without company 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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