Vehicle Control and Upfit I/O Component Development Engineer (SDV)

Inside the Role

The Vehicle Control & Upfit team is responsible for the development and integration of Body controller ECUs and Body Builder/ TEM Interface ECUs. These components interact with many features in the vehicle from Ignition and power management, safety interlocks, lightning, and switches to drivetrain and Vocational topics. We work daily in a global team with MBT, FUSO, Daimler Buses and other Daimler Truck business units. Our engineering team drives innovation by developing cutting-edge software and hardware for next generation trucks. We are seeking a passionate IO Component Development Engineer to join our team in Portland, OR, USA, and be part of the technology transformation to a Software Define Vehicle (SDV), leveraging a High-Power Computer (HPC) architecture. If you are passionate about working in a customer-centric team, motivated, creative, and empowered team shaping the future of trucking technology, look no further, this is the role for you!

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

Position offers a starting salary range of $117,000 – $150,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Develop the next generation of IO family for Software Define Vehicle, and scalability for all Truck and Busses platforms

• Lead and coordinate with all regions, in truck and Busses platforms, the development of IO Cabin, IO Cab. Expansion and IO Chassis

• Lead and create with the regions the technical specification of the IOs for RfQ

• Align with regions the pinning for all IOs. Identify best technical concept to guarantee a flexible PIN control, independent from VMM updates

• Coordinate with multiple teams for the technical spec. development: powernet, architecture/communication network, FuSa, CyberSecurity, SW stack and etc.

• Meet with I/O suppliers to align the technical concept and review best product offering

• Align project timelines, system design, validation and issue resolving with our Global team

• In parallel, support Demo Truck activities and adapt current ASAM for first SDV demonstrations.

• Mentor junior engineers in the team  by delegating technical asks and guide them through the resolution.

• Report to stakeholder.

 

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or software engineering from an accredited university/college

• 5 years of experience in automotive ECU Hardware & Software development

• Previous experience working in a global development organization with teams and colleagues across the world

• 5 years of experience in identifying and solving the root cause of complex problems, and 2 years leading and mentoring others on that matter. 

• Working knowledge of CAN databus, embedded controllers is required

• 5 years of experience in using Vector tolls (CANalyzer, CANoe, and related debugging tools) for troubleshooting, bus analysis and ECU testing. 

• 3 years of experience in model-based SW development tools and methods, and with AUTOSAR ECUs

• 5 years of experience in developing and analyzing electrical circuits for automotive applications (including schematic review, component selection and failure mode analysis)

• 3 years of experience with body control features and system in trucks or commercial vehicles. 

• Excellent communication skills to interact with suppliers, customers and market councils

• Knowledge of input/output circuits and signal conditioning for automotive sensors/ actuators.

• Ability to document technical concepts clearly (e.g., requirements specs, test reports) for diverse stakeholders

• Ability to balance trade-offs between performance, cost, and safety.

 

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Over 3 years of experience in the role of ECU component owner

• Functional safety ISO26262

• Cybersecurity development experience

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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 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.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
• Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years

Additional Information

• 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.