About the role#
The Integration and Coordination Team supports the implementation of global software and hardware into regional vehicle platforms. As an intern, you will contribute to Vehicle Electrical Parameter System (VEPS) activities to ensure high-quality configuration, validation, and integration of vehicle features. This role provides hands-on exposure to vehicle development processes through cross-functional collaboration.
What you'll do#
- Support VEPS integration activities, including ECU intake, documentation, and parameter validation.
- Analyze vehicle data, parameter sets, and test results to identify integration or configuration issues.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, validation, and manufacturing teams.
- Participate in system-level verification activities.
- Support global alignment of feature development requests.
- Ensure ECUs are configured correctly for test workshops and production.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot software issues on test vehicles.
- Resolve ECU and VEPS shopcalls.
- Release software, hardware, diagnostic, and design documentation.
- Design and release per serial vehicle configuration matrixes and compatibility rules.
- Triage test truck programming issues.
- Automate the test and release environment for the end-to-end toolchain using programming languages.
- Contribute to documentation, process improvement, and knowledge-sharing tools.
- 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.
- Basic understanding of automotive systems, electronics, or embedded systems.
- Exposure to data analysis, troubleshooting, or debugging techniques.
- Ability to analyze system behavior and identify potential issues.
- Experience with tools such as Excel or Python.
- Exposure to CAN tools like CANalyzer or CANoe is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organized documentation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Creative mindset and interpersonal skills for team environments.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote).
- 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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