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Inside the Role This posting is for a Mechatronics Engineering design, development & leadership role in the Mechatronics Engineering HMI development team. The roles and associated responsibilities are focused on the development of advanced vehicle components, wiring, power distribution, and control systems. This position manages mechatronics engineering projects to support production and service. Successful candidates will apply the theoretical principles, engineering techniques and practical experience towards designing vehicles that are safe, compliant, reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, competitive and use the latest technology available in the industry.

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 $86,000 - $110,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience.

• annual bonus program
• 401k company contribution with company match up to6% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age
• starting at 4 weeks paidvacation
• 13+ calendar holidays
• 8 weeks paidparental leave
• employee assistance program
• comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms
• onsite fitness (at some locations)
• tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off
• short-termand long-term disability plans

• Develop and design advanced vehicle components and systems
• Apply theoretical principles and engineering techniques in designing a vehicle that is reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, competitive, and uses the latest technology available in the industry
• Interface with engineering personnel to determine the most effective and economic design and materials to be used in product parts
• Interface and coordinate with multiple internal departments and external suppliers in the product development and testing phases
• Research state-of-the-art developments in the vehicle industry and apply the latest advances
• Apply statistical and engineering techniques in designing and testing
• Use programming and modeling techniques in conjunction with mathematical analysis
• Interface with product regulation and compliance personnel to design vehicles that meet government regulations, restrictions and codes
• Interface with the Test and Validation team to analyze problems encountered in prototype development and testing
• Provide creative and technically feasible solutions

• Bachelor’s degree with focus in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automotive Engineering from an accredited college/university required or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated teamwork skills, including cross-functional collaboration is required
• Understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes & downstream impacts
• Project Management Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project) is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

• 5 years of related experience preferred
• Experience developing and releasing commercial vehicle electrical systems and controls to production
• Full understanding of CAN message formatting & network topology requirements for the serial control and communication networks typically used in today's heavy-duty vehicles (CAN)
• Experience and understanding of medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle electrical systems, and controls
• Experience and understanding in automotive infotainment and instrumentation
• Working knowledge of CAD system electrical workbench.
• Working knowledge of DTNA Engineering Documentation systems.
• Working 3D design experience
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• This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Gaffney, SC US.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: Onsite 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.

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

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.

SHAPE YOUR FUTURE. CHANGE THE WORLD. Are you ready to join the inspired people who are helping shape the future of commercial vehicle manufacturing? Our employees enjoy lucrative benefits, competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions - mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more - both within our company and in our offices around the world.