Vehicle Control and Upfit Engineer II

Daimler Truck North America

Vehicle Control and Upfit Engineer II leading customized software development for vocational applications at Daimler Trucks. Working with global teams to deliver efficient solutions.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $95,000 - $121,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

drive and lead the growing topic in a new team in the Vehicle Controls and Upfit department
high focus on in-house software development for highly customized and flexible functions for the vocational and upfitter applications
combine a high focus on upfitter specific requirements
leverage the global software development platforms for an efficient implementation and reusability through the different international business units of Daimler Trucks
define the Interface Design & Concept Development to implement complex vocational customer requests
coordinate specific projects development requests (DR’s) from local vocational projects that has impact in Vehicle Control & Upfit team
align with the team and create the implementation plan
plan and ensure the complete migration of existing features in CEEA+ to CEEAce projects
manage all current issues in XMC1.0 series platform
interface with Hardware in the loop and Vehicle validation team for final feature release

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or software engineering from an accredited university/college with 2-4 years, or 4-6 years in lieu of degree, is required
Previous experience in working in a global development organization with teams and colleagues across the world
Experience working with Software development tools, methods and processes.
Excellent understanding and demonstrated experience with the North American vocational truck customer expectations, in particular Truck Equipment Manufacturers
Demonstrated experience working with Service, Manufacturing, Vocational and IT engineering organizations, and the associated processes.
Experience with vehicle data bus, CAN communications, embedded controllers is required.
Experience leading and mentoring others in identifying/solving the root cause of complex problems is required
Excellent communication skills to interact with customers, market councils and other industry relevant forums.
Being able to work in a flexible work environment with shifting priorities.

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

software developmentinterface designconcept developmentvehicle data busCAN communicationsembedded controllersproject managementmigration planningproblem solving

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationflexibilitycollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringBachelor’s degree in software engineering