Product Engineering – Engine Cooling Systems

Daimler Truck North America

Lead design and development of complex engine cooling components and systems at Daimler Truck. Engineer solutions for performance, durability, and reliability in vehicle powertrains.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and development of complex engine cooling components and systems
Apply Engineering and CAD principles to design systems that are safe, reliable, serviceable and competitive
Organize and coordinate global cooling design projects and initiatives
Support Cooling System Module Strategy activities
Build and maintain a functional and effective global network of “talking partners” for the purpose of efficiently addressing questions and issues that span beyond the DTNA Business unit
Mentor and direct the work of lower-level Engineers and Designers
Lead development work, problem resolution, and design of complex cooling system components and systems
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
Demonstrate good judgment when working with suppliers, Purchasing, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Warranty, Marketing, and other departments in the product development and testing phases
Prioritize assignments consistent with business goals and successfully implement projects on time and within budget
Proactively inform middle management of project issues, delays and risks
Direct daily activities of contract staff, as needed
Lead implementation of cross-functional ideas to continuously improve work environment, systems, tools, processes as well as product cost and quality
Work independently and prioritize assignments consistent with business goals, and successfully carry out tasks on time and within budget.
Other activities as necessary and/or assigned.
Proactively inform management of project issues, delays and risks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Thermodynamics, Fluids, or similar) is required
5-7 years of relevant experience is required
Experience identifying and solving the root cause of complex problems
CAD experience - part design, drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), charting, and installation diagrams
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks on hand
Demonstrated strong written and verbal skills
Experience preparing presentations and reports
Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others via collaboration and good team work skills
Demonstrated strategic foresight, ability to anticipate questions/next steps
Experience working with Product Validation (PVE) to validate complex designs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
An attached resume is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

engine cooling designCAD principlesGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)problem resolutionproduct validationcomplex problem solvingpart designinstallation diagramschartingthermodynamics

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationteamworkstrategic foresightprioritizationcommunicationproject managementgood judgmentindependencemotivation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering