Inside the Role
As a Technical Project Engineer within the TT/S ICT TN Project Management Office (PMO), you’ll play a pivotal role in driving Daimler Truck projects forward. You’ll bring your experience, creativity, and enthusiasm to cross-functional coordination – interfacing with design, testing, implementation, and regional teams to deliver high impact project outcomes and support strategic product development.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across DTNA and the global TT organization, providing insight into how innovative projects are conceived, developed, and brought to market. You’ll help shape products that exceed customer expectations and contribute to Daimler Truck’s reputation for excellence.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, fun, and driven team that values continuous improvement, innovation, and strong partnerships across disciplines.
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
What you Drive at DTNA
Project Management and PMO Leadership
- Lead regional DTNA projects as the TT/S representative, overseeing all PMO activities to ensure successful execution.
- Manage project scope, budget, schedules, and stakeholder communications to align with strategic objectives.
- Identify and allocate necessary engineering and project resources, ensuring timely preparation of designs and deliverables.
- Monitor project performance, resolve operational issues, and coordinate component changes and release processes.
- Mitigate risks and address issues impacting product scope, schedule, and quality.
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Software & Hardware Delivery Coordination
- Coordinate all aspects of software development including requirements definition, sprint planning, release cycles, truck builds, and issue resolutions.
- Track and report on software and hardware releases, maintaining documentation and key performance metrics.
- Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of software and hardware solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Reporting
- Facilitate feature workshops and implement mitigation plans to minimize disruptions and risks.
- Support regional reporting efforts to maintain transparency across teams (eg shopfloor, bug boards, etc)
- Collaborate with Customer Domains and Cross-Functions on budge planning and regional coordination.
- Serve as a technical liaison between Product Validation and Design Engineering teams.
Knowledge You Should Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with 4-6 years of technical experience, is required
- Ability to carry products from start to finish through the product development process (ideation/strategy, development, implementation, production)
- Experience in all aspects of Technical Project Management (scope, strategy, troubleshoot, plan)
- Detailed knowledge of vehicle development and Software development processes.
- Ability to travel internationally
- An attached resume is required
Exceptional Candidates Might Have
- Experience in stakeholder management
- Methodological competence in agile methods such as Design Thinking, Scrum, Lean Startup
- Demonstrated self-motivation, with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience in coordination of EE (electrical/Electronic) or Mechatronics projects
Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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 for 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.
