Inside the Role

This position is responsible for supporting the Zero Transmission (f/k/a eMobility) Group Group as the High Voltage Power & Safety Systems Controls engineer, which encompasses the HV PowerNet, active and passive HV system systems.


Position offers an annual salary of $108,826.



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.

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 an annual salary of $108,826.

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

Daimler Truck North America LLC seeks an Electric (High Voltage) Product Design Engineer II based out of our office at 4747 N. Channel Ave. Portland, OR 97217. Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned office address. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the aforementioned office address. This position requires international and domestic travel, as needed, up to 20%. Job Duties: Support the eMobility Group as the High Voltage Power & Safety Systems Controls engineer, which encompasses the HV PowerNet, active and passive HV system systems. Support the control strategy (development of global features and functions for the HV system) for electrified powertrains ensuring implementation of NAFTA specific features into various ECUs, and cohesive software and network communication between components. Investigate future advanced control strategies that would lead to optimal PowerNet control and state-of-the-art HV Safety in the industry. Conduct functional safety on feature level acting as the system safety engineer and support the definition of system test and sign off. Support companywide development and launch of electric mobility. Support development of HV PowerNet & Safety features and support HV system owner to ensure communication between all devices and ECUs is optimized. Develop scripts to optimize data mining and generate reports to assist in the development of safe HV Software & Architecture. Define HV-specific feature performance requirements and specifications, working with other ECU/ software engineers to ensure implementation into the ePowertrain and overall vehicle. Support global collaboration for HV software and controls, ensuring DTNA requirements and performance are fulfilled by global HV & ePowertrain software. Create NAFTA requirement specifications for new software features, as well as manage the design, release, integration, and validation pertaining to electric powertrain systems. Support functional safety analysis for High Voltage systems. In this task you will support the definition of the relevant systems, support the creation of relevant documents (e.g. HARAs) along the product creation process. Ensure ePowertrain software adheres to Functional Safety ISO26262 requirements, working with FuSa and compliance engineers to define requirements. Define vehicle-level requirements and performance of the HV system on the vehicle overall, documenting features, software/ controls requirements, etc, including test requirements and vehicle specifications. Complete HV system engineering quality documentation including Functional Safety (ISO26262), DFMEA, PFMEA, and other related tasks as needed. Create regional feature requests relevant to the US market and lead it to implementation. Verify and develop HV features by participating in testing activities and workshops. Become an expert in eMobility. Support the definition of our systems and the creation of relevant documents along the product creation process.

 

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Must have experience with: Vehicle Networks; CAN; Communication Protocols; Software; and Functional Safety ISO26262 requirements.
• Requires international and domestic travel, as needed, up to 20%.

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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 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.

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.