Inside the Role

Inside the Role
This exciting role will shape the way drivers perceive and interact with our product. As the Occupant Controls and Interface System Owner, you will define interactions between the driver and product and actively participate in a global team developing the definitive Freightliner/Western Star experience.

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

What You Drive

This role will be central to our new development projects, defining the specific controls and information interfaces for the users of our vehicles. The right candidate will:

• Lead cross-functional teams to define the driver interface,

• Own the Occupant Information system and be accountable for the instantiation of all implementations into the system definition,

• Drive the implementation and roll out of the new Systems Engineering design process,

• Be an expert in our documentation tool and teach/mentor fellow engineers in its usage.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Engineering degree or equivalent with 4-6 years of related experience required

• Expert level Doors Next knowledge

• Strong knowledge of both Occupant Controls and Occupant Information

• Robust understanding of the function and use of commercial vehicles

• Complete understanding of DTNA’s Systems Engineering process currently and desired future state

• Excellent Documentation skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences

• Problem-solving skills

• Excellent Teamwork

• Strong desire to continuously improve

Exceptional Candidates will have

• Interest in front-end UI/UX development and implementation

• Experience teaching/coaching new tools and processes

• Excellent organization and time-management skills

• Understanding of CVDS and SE project milestones

• Familiarity with Signavio or other process modelling tools

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.

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.