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Technician Intern

Daimler Truck North America
relocation assistance
United States, Oregon, Portland
Apr 21, 2025

Inside the Role

Technician interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA's core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline.

The primary function of a mechanical technician internship is to build, update, test, repair, modify, and document the installation of components, including chassis and cab wiring, axles, engines, transmissions, cabs, chassis, and electrical systems. The expectation is that the potential candidate will have the adequate skills to be able to perform mechanical/component updates, while documenting the process in order to support the rest of the team.

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

Benefits include:

  • Housing and transportation stipend
  • Employee resource groups
  • Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
  • Company social events
What You Drive at DTNA
  • Perform mechanical and electrical system updates on DTNA's PVE test vehicles (Class 5-8). Including but not limited to; ground up builds, vehicles updates, and C-Sample plant builds.
  • Working with other technicians and engineers to solve build related issues and document them.
  • Document all build related updates with the DAVE Tool and all build related issues within Issue Tracker to insure a quality handoff to customer.
  • Record issues associated with vehicle electrical system hardware. Relay information to EE tech, and update required hardware.
  • Participate in shop huddles and meetings as required.
  • Insure all vehicles are safe to operate, and the shop safety is #1 priority.
  • Adhere to all shop practices regarding build differences (functional/RG/Shaker)
  • Ability to learn new skills in order to better one-self and the team as a whole (Painting, Welding, Fabricating, Etc.
  • Actively contribute and be a part of exciting projects that drive the future within the Daimler Trucks North America organization
  • Cross functionally work with various departments to create a collaborative environment
  • Be an ambassador to DTNA's culture & belonging initiatives

Knowledge You Should Bring

  • Must be currently enrolled in a community college automotive/diesel program
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Solid organizational skills
  • Creative mindset
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

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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 to 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/Minorities/Females/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.

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