Technical Project Engineer I

Inside the Role

As an entry-level Technical Project Engineer within the TT/S ICT TN Project Management Office (PMO), you’ll support the planning, coordination, and execution of regional Daimler Truck technical projects. You’ll work alongside experienced project engineers and cross-functional teams to help ensure project activities, software and hardware deliveries, risks, and milestones are accurately tracked and communicated.

A key part of this role will be supporting the PMO’s reporting and data capabilities. You’ll help maintain project dashboards, improve data quality, develop meaningful project metrics, and translate project information into clear, actionable reporting for engineering teams and leadership.

This role provides broad exposure across DTNA and the global TT organization and is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in technical project management, vehicle and software development, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.

You’ll join a collaborative, fun, and driven team that values continuous improvement, curiosity, innovation, and strong partnerships across disciplines.

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

Position offers a starting salary range of $71,000 - $91,000 USD  

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience​  

  

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.  

What You Drive at DTNA

• Project Management and PMO Support:
  • Support regional DTNA projects through planning, coordination, tracking, and follow-up of project activities.
  • Assist Technical Project Engineers with project schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, and action items.
  • Maintain accurate and timely project documentation and status information.
  • Coordinate meetings, document actions and decisions, and follow up with responsible stakeholders.
  • Support identification and escalation of risks, dependencies, and issues that could impact project timing, scope, or quality.
  • Develop knowledge of DTNA and global project management processes and progressively take ownership of defined project workstreams.
• PMO Data Analytics
  • Maintain and continuously improve PMO dashboards and standardized project reporting.
  • Gather, validate, and organize project data from engineering and project management systems to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.
  • Support development of key performance indicators and visualizations for project health, software readiness, testing, milestones, risks, and issues.
  • Identify data gaps or inconsistencies and work with project teams to improve data quality.
  • Support automation and simplification of recurring PMO reporting where practical.
  • Prepare concise project status information and data-driven insights for project teams and leadership.
  • Develop working knowledge of reporting and project tools such as Power BI, Excel, Jira, and related DTNA project systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Reporting
  • Work with Customer Domains, Cross-Functions, Design Engineering, Product Validation, and other project stakeholders to support project execution.
  • Assist with workshops, project reviews, readiness reviews, and other cross-functional activities.
  • Support regional reporting activities such as project status, readiness reporting, and issue tracking.
  • Communicate project information clearly and help ensure actions, decisions, and dependencies are visible to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Build relationships across regional and global teams while developing an understanding of Daimler Truck’s product development organization and processes.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business, or a related technical field
• 0–2 years of professional experience in engineering, technical project coordination, data analytics, software development, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to analyze information, identify inconsistencies, and communicate findings clearly.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and interest in developing skills in Power BI, Jira, and other project/reporting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and work in a global team environment.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.
• An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Internship, co-op, or project experience in automotive, engineering, software development, project management, or data analytics at DTNA
• Experience creating dashboards or data visualizations using Power BI, Excel, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Exposure to Jira, Agile/Scrum, software development lifecycle, or release management.
• Basic understanding of vehicle electrical/electronic systems, embedded software, or mechatronics.
• Experience working with large datasets or automating recurring reports.

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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:

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.