Reliability Engineering Intern

Inside the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

The Fleet Services Group (FSG) at Daimler Truck North America develops and markets connected services and extended service coverage solutions. These offerings provide customers with digital services and protection against potential losses due to engine and truck breakdowns, enhancing overall customer experience.

The Reliability Engineering Intern will support the team in analyzing data, identifying trends, and contributing to initiatives that improve product quality, reliability, and profitability. This role offers hands-on experience working with real-world datasets across warranty, reliability, product, and engineering domains, while gaining exposure to the commercial trucking service market.

The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist in delivering insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What You Drive at DTNA

• Assist in analyzing data from multiple sources (dealers, customers, technicians, etc.) to identify trends and potential root causes
• Support development of summary reports and dashboards to communicate findings and highlight key issues
• Utilize analytics tools to help with forecasting, trend analysis, and identification of cost drivers (e.g., parts, labor)
• Assist in evaluating cost exposure and reliability data to support risk assessment and portfolio optimization efforts
• Help identify outliers in repair activity and support development of tools to detect additional opportunities or risks
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher or recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Pursing or received a degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Science, Statistics, Economics, and Data analytics
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid Organizational Skills
• Creative mindset
• Ability to work on individual projects and in a team environment
• Comfortable presenting to groups
• Knowledge or Experience with:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
  • Tableau or Power BI
  • SQL
  • Database systems (Hana or Snowflake preferred)
  • Statistical programming with R, Python, etc. is a plus

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- 

Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.