Exterior Lighting Sr. System Exterior Integration Engineer III

Inside the Role

The Vehicle Level Engineering Department is built on four core values: Respect, Pioneering, Tenacity & Excellence. We work together in an environment of genuine trust, inclusivity and belonging. Robust product development is our passion, we take pride in seeing our trucks on the road for their progressive design, ease of use and purpose built engineering. Our commitment to innovation results in products that our customers, drivers, and operators crave. We are relentless in the pursuit of breakthrough processes and tools to accelerate the ultimate customer focused solutions to the market.

If you are creative and passionate about solving hard problems and want to make a difference for those who keep the world moving – we want to hear from you!

We are looking for an experienced engineer ready to expand their technical skills and leadership within the Systems Engineering department. The Systems Engineering team is responsible to intake development requests and process those through our Systems Engineering teams to deliver reliable, robust and industry leading features. This role will be responsible for the Exterior Lighting system for all Freightliner and Western Star Commercial Vehicles. The ideal candidate will bring strong development background, proven track record of providing high quality customer centric solutions and desire to grow in their technical leadership.

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 $117,000.00 - $150,000.00 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

• Lead and Develop the Exterior Lighting system for all Class 6-8 vehicles for Freightliner and Western Star 

• Responsible for authoring all functional system requirements for exterior lighting to meet vehicle performance & regulatory targets 

• Ensure all regulation requirements surrounding FMVSS108 are met 

• Develop industry leading lighting solutions with regional and global partners 

• Collaboration with upstream stake holders (Feature Management, Vehicle Level Architecture & Platform Strategy) 

• Collaboration with downstream stakeholders (Systems Integration, Product Engineering & Product Validation) 

• Identify process improvement within the Systems Engineering workflow and collaborate with fellow engineers to implement and continuously improve our processes 

• Be a strong contributor to the evolution of culture of the Systems Engineering department 

• Ability to mentor Jr. engineers 

 

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering OR a related field from an accredited college/university, and 5+ years of experience, is required. 

• Strong background in technical system or component requirements authoring using proper syntax aligned with industries standards. 

• Experience developing lighting features and functionality rooted in software based design on commercial vehicles or passenger vehicles 

• Experience in commercial vehicles engineering and an understanding of software and EE architectures used in their development. 

• Proficient communication skills in both written and verbal forms 

• Analytical, logical thinking and problem solving skills 

• Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change 

• Experience with vehicle communication networks (i.e. CAN, Ethernet, LIN) 

• Experience with technical requirements management platforms (ELM, JAMA, etc.) 

•  An attached a resume is required

 

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience with lighting (either system, controls or component level) 

• Degree in Systems Engineering 

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.