Project Engineer 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.

The PSM team is focused on aligning multiple project groups to a single, cohesive vision and timeline. By coordinating across departments and deliverables, we ensure clarity, transparency, and consistent progress. Our work helps each project stay on track and achieve its target milestones.

The primary focus of this intern role will be to help define how we measure the migration progress in a sustainable and scalable way beyond today’s approach of the small circle and excel file.

The intern will:

• Support building a project foundation: creating the structure, documentation, and repeatable workflows for a small cross-functional team to leverage for consistent reporting
• Aid in the development of a dynamic reporting view to show project status for enabling downstream teams to start work
• Support cross-functional alignment by helping document roles, processes and timelines

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

• Create detailed process playbooks outlining step-by-step procedures that are comprehensive and user-friendly

• Support developing project KPIs and how to measure the project’s progress

• Support adapting and communicating visual aides and graphics for progress tracking

• Support the facilitation of cross-functional alignment for progress tracking

• 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 from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June) 

• Experience using data visualization tools

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Power Point, Excel, Etc)

• Experience with Task Management Tools (Microsoft Planner, Trello, etc)

• Analytical problem solving skills

• Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and change

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Solid organizational skills

• Creative mindset

• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment 

• Interest in the the automotive/trucking field

#LI-Hybrid

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.

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