Product Engineer I – Brake and Pneumatics Systems

Daimler Truck North America

Product Engineer in charge of developing brake and suspension systems at Daimler Truck North America. Collaborating with suppliers and multiple departments to enhance vehicle performance.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,000 - $91,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop vehicle components and systems.
Apply Engineering and CAD principles to design vehicles that are safe, reliable, serviceable and competitive.
Provide business unit with solutions for problems related to product design or documentation.
Analyze and provide creative, technically feasible solutions to problems encountered in validation and production.
Promptly resolve plant build issues.
Improve competitive market position by keeping abreast of state of the art developments in the truck industry and applying the new knowledge to designs.
Interface with suppliers, Purchasing, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Warranty, Marketing, and other departments in the product development and testing phases.
Generate and implement ideas to improve the work environment, systems, tools, processes as well as product cost and quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering field and prefer 0-2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of relevant engineering or technical experience in lieu of a degree
Experience applying relevant Mechanical Engineering concepts and tools.
Demonstrated CAD Experience with preference to Siemens NX.
Demonstrated strong verbal & written skills.
Demonstrated collaborative skill in team environments
Experience identifying and solving the root cause of complex problems
Demonstrated strategic foresight, ability to anticipate questions/next steps, and ability to motivate self and others.
Experience preparing presentations.
Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechatronicsCADSiemens NXProblem SolvingProduct DesignValidationProductionMechanical Aptitude

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationStrategic ForesightMotivationTeamworkPresentation Skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics