Inside the Role

The Head of Vehicle Controls & Upfit resides within the TT/S organization and leads a globally connected team across India, Germany, Portland, and Fort Mill. This role is responsible for developing and deploying global software and hardware platforms for Daimler Truck brands, with a strong focus on collaboration across regions, customer domains, and cross-functional teams. The team’s scope includes global and regional components, and future technologies for the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) like the future IO Extender. This leader will also be responsible for the CHEC team, ensuring vocational and upfit solutions are globally aligned, customer-focused, and scalable across brands. By driving innovation, harmonizing global standards, and enabling mature software and hardware handoffs to the regions, this function is central to TT/S’s ambition to make software the number one differentiator for Daimler Truck. This role will interact closely with the TT/S leadership team as well as TE and TN product strategy, vehicle development, and after sales to define strategy, implement products, and support the field.

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

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience 

Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay;  starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year; Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA

• Lead all aspects of vision, strategy, and execution related to the development and deployment of global Software and Hardware

• Especially further develop the global foot print of the customer domain for upfitter solutions helping our global brands to capture new business opportunities

• Further develop our global standards in SW/HW specification, development and testing

• Lead global efforts to develop and hand-off of mature software functions and hardware to the regional brands

• Use strong leadership and thoughtful design to establish software as a key differentiator for Daimler Truck

• Lead and develop teams across multiple regions in a matrixed organization

  

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA, +10 years of experience including 4 years of management experience

• Electrical and Electronic fundamental expertise and experience

• Strong leadership, collaborative, and team-building skills to manage and grow large, distributed, and diverse teams, including experience working in a global / multi-cultural environment

• Experience in Engineering and/or Software Development and processes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to inspire others toward a vision

• Broad understanding of the Daimler Trucks organization and processes

• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required

• English language proficiency required

 

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Global leadership experience

• Strong expertise in software development

• Proficiency in German language

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 for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

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.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
• Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years

Additional Information

• 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.