About the role#
The Technical Documentation Control Intern joins the Aftermarket Digital Portfolio team to support the management and integration of supplier and product data. This role is essential for maintaining DTNA's digital parts catalog and e-commerce experience. You will work alongside Procurement and supplier partners to ensure that part information, cross-reference data, and technical documentation are accurately organized for customers.
What you'll do#
- Process part alternative intelligence and integrate this information into the digital commerce platform.
- Execute part alternative processing for both all-makes parts and DTNA manufactured products.
- Perform daily analytics and processing of part alternative and cross-over information.
- Operate within workflows for part cross-over management, platform staging, and part alternative categorization.
- Document best practices and standard work for part alternative workflows.
- Recommend refinements for part alternatives processing and support the improvement of key performance indicators.
- Collaborate with the Procurement organization to ensure suppliers provide necessary material documentation.
- Support the development of workflows that connect supplier documentation with Digital Portfolio operations.
- Foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s program or higher, or graduation within 1 year of the start date.
- Ability to operate within an adaptable team and lead in an agile fashion.
- Interest or experience in commercial vehicles, trucking, heavy equipment, or the aftermarket industry.
- Technical writing ability and strong attention to detail.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and data organization.
- Ability to analyze information and identify inconsistencies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- A process-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote).
- Employment: Full-time.
- 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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