Inside the Role

The Digital Engineering Solutions (DES) team purpose is to implement strategic IT initiatives and support existing IT systems that improve engineering processes. In this role, you will play a key role in the ongoing evolution of PLATON, support ESTR governance activities, and help prioritize and deliver improvements across DTNA's engineering systems landscape. Success requires strong collaboration skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions.

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

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree • Typically requires 2-4 years of relevant experience or 6 years experience in lieu of degree • Requires working knowledge and expanded professional experience in job field • Requires understanding of key business drivers • Works independently within guidelines and policies to solve problems of moderate complexity • Provides informal guidance to new team members • May lead projects or processes as required

What You Drive at DTNA

PLATON is Daimler Truck's global implementation of Siemens Teamcenter Active Workspace. For this role, PLATON involvement includes:

• Managing DTNA's backlog of current issues and future enhancement requests.
• Global alignment of system changes with other business units.
• Providing 2nd-level support for issues not resolved by 1st-level support/help desk teams.
• Testing future releases prior to deployment.

ESTR (Engineering Systems & Technology Review) is a cross-functional engineering forum that provides a structured governance process for identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, and advancing engineering tools, processes, and technologies. ESTR brings together stakeholders from across engineering disciplines to review business needs, develop solution concepts, align priorities, and recommend initiatives for funding or escalation through leadership channels. For this role, ESTR involvement includes:

• Managing the backlog of engineering pain points and improvement opportunities.
• Facilitating regular planning committee meetings and quarterly executive reviews.
• Summarizing annual budget requests for high-priority initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative Product Owner with experience supporting complex engineering systems. Candidates should bring strong knowledge in at least one major domain and demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new business processes, build stakeholder trust, and deliver valuable solutions.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college and 3+ years of relevant experience, or 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience defining, prioritizing, and maintaining backlogs for complex engineering or enterprise systems.
• Experience gathering requirements and collaborating with business stakeholders to define and deliver system improvements.
• Strong knowledge of product data management (PDM) and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and processes.
• Familiarity with CAD tools.
• Experience creating tip sheets, training materials, and other technical documentation.
• An attached resume is required.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Excellent writing, reporting, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience with DTNA's Product Data Management system (PLATON) for part and DMU BOM documentation and release processes.
• Experience with DTNA's Product Lifecycle Management system (IMACS) for part and BOM documentation and release processes.
• Experience with DTNA's CAD system (NX) for part and DMU BOM documentation and synchronization to Smaragd.
• Experience with large engineering system implementations and deployments.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams, committees, or governance forums.
• Formal education in engineering, computer science, or a related field.

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.

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