Inside the Role

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA:

• Participate in a team for planning and leading complex systems and projects which includes: researching vendors, creating technical specifications, requesting quotations, selecting vendors, creating timelines, issuing purchase requisitions (coordinate with Purchasing), scheduling installations and tryouts, qualifying and approving equipment/tooling for projects, and etc.
• Lead the controls portion of an internal or external project.
• Ensure engineering practices comply with government regulations and safety standards.
• Implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC & HMI controls.
• Implement and support device level networks.
• Implement and support servo and VFD hardware and software.
• Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher-level systems.
• Independently applies processes and standards to the needs and progress of projects.
• Responsible for funding planning and tracking of complex over-arching projects based on Daimler standard project funding principles (CAPEX, NRE, EA1, EA2, and OP) as needed.
• Proactively manage and adopt spending plans as needed to meet cost targets.
• Able to identify shortfalls in projects or tasks and independently develop countermeasures, resolutions and implement effectiveness.
• Independently utilize the appropriate project management tools for your project / task.
• Independently lead project teams with production, maintenance, product engineering, quality, suppliers, etc.
• Independently promotes continuous improvements and actively screens markets and implements.
• Schedule time according to established job priorities. Monitor work progress and resolves problems to ensure timely completion of projects.

• Effectively work with hourly and skilled trades union workers.
• Must be able to provide management with regular reports / presentations on project work plans and status for information and resource management purposes.
• Must be able to professionally represent ME and actively participate in CVDS and PPR projects.
• Must have regular communication and collaboration with the global ME team.
• Need to have the ability to coach, mentor, and delegate to other team members.
• Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal manufacturing solutions.
• Specify, manage, and assist with control designs for new manufacturing equipment procurement.
• Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations.
• Participate in design reviews with suppliers to develop and implement the best overall equipment design.

Core Functions

• Equipment controls hardware & software design reviews with suppliers.
• Monitor equipment build & installation to verify the controls portions are being correctly implemented.
• Support the controls portion of a production line startup including the tracking & verification of open controls issues.
• Engineer & implement controls hardware & software changes required to an existing line to realize and require process change.
• Research & develop standards for new controls technologies.

Knowledge You Should Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical engineering technology, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls engineering
• Minimum 4 years of experience with Siemens controls
• Experience in manufacturing machining and assembly controls equipment hardware and software design practices and standards
• Experience using PC hardware and Microsoft Windows in a networked plant floor environment
• Experience in a project lead role
• Must be able to travel, including international (~10%)
• Must be able to articulate technical information in written and oral communication
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to oversee activities of tradesmen and/or contractors.
• Must be able to provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance and other functional groups on request
• AutoCAD experience with controls related drawings
• Experience with production related MES and FIS systems

Exceptional Candidates Might Have:

• Project management or supervisory experience
• Global project experience
• Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Experience with new product launches or machine retrofits
• Experience with production related MES and FIS systems

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

YOU MAKE US - YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

People are what makes us - everyone makes the difference at Daimler Truck. As one global team, we drive success: from conventional powertrains to the future of sustainable transportation. We build to solve. Constantly pursuing our goals. Our culture. Our daily life.

It's your impact that makes the difference. Only together, will we achieve more sustainable transportation, reduce our carbon footprint, increase safety on and off the track, develop smarter technology and financial solutions. All essential, to fulfill our purpose for all who keep the world moving. That's why we rely on each other. We start with listening to your insights, thoughts, and ideas.

Let's unleash our collective potential to build our future, progress together and lead with the long view. Because everything you do has an impact. It matters. This is what we call impact Culture.

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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

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other 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/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce 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.