Mechanical Product Validation Engineer I – Vehicle Thermodynamics, Integration

Daimler Truck North America

. Support vehicle-level thermodynamics and performance testing, including cooling, aftertreatment systems, air systems, and environmental exposure .

Posted 4/24/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $71,000 - $91,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support vehicle-level thermodynamics and performance testing, including cooling, aftertreatment systems, air systems, and environmental exposure
Assist with planning and execution of Summer Test and Winter Test activities, including vehicle instrumentation, test setup, and daily test support
Support testing in specialized facilities such as the Climatic Wind Tunnel and Cold Chamber
Help set up, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Collect, process, and review vehicle test data; support root cause analysis of thermal or performance issues
Work closely with Design Engineering, Powertrain, and other PVE teams to align testing with design intent
Document test results and contribute to summaries, reports, and technical discussions
Support continuous improvement of test methods, fixtures, and procedures
Participate in a collaborative, hands-on test environment with on-vehicle work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field and 0–2 years of relevant engineering, co-op, or internship experience
Strong interest in vehicle performance, thermodynamics, and hands-on testing
Ability to work in outdoor, lab, and vehicle test environments
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and structured problem solving
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Some travel required to support Summer Test and Winter Test activities
An attached resume is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6%
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
volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

thermodynamicsperformance testingdata acquisition systemsroot cause analysistest methodstest setupvehicle instrumentationdata processingtroubleshootingenvironmental exposure

Soft Skills

analytical mindsetattention to detailstructured problem solvingclear communicationcollaborativehands-on testingadaptabilityteamworkorganizational skillsreport writing

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering