Engineering Intern – Project Management, Business Operations

Daimler Truck North America

. Support end-to-end prototype vehicle operations within Daimler Truck North America Engineering & Technology .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesEntry Level💰 $21 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project coordination and planning capabilities, with a focus on budget management, data accuracy, and operational transparency. Proficient in visual storytelling and communication to enhance decision-making and collaboration across teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project CoordinationBudget ManagementData ManipulationVisual StorytellingProactive Communication

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Hard Skills

Data ManipulationCost Accounting FundamentalsTimeline MappingDependency MappingLogic Auditing

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationSolid Organizational SkillsCreative MindsetInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Advanced ExcelGoogle SheetsTrelloJIRASmartsheetSAPAsanaVisio

Industry Keywords

Prototype OperationsProduct Validation LifecycleContinuous ImprovementOperational TransparencyInclusive Workplace Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support end-to-end prototype vehicle operations within Daimler Truck North America Engineering & Technology
Assist with planning, project coordination, and reporting to ensure efficient and standardized delivery of test-ready vehicles
Collaborate across procurement, warehousing, build, commissioning, and testing teams
Maintain schedule alignment, data accuracy, and operational transparency across prototype operations
Support prototype vehicles and teams throughout the product validation lifecycle
Contribute to budget monitoring, process documentation, and performance reporting
Support project execution and continuous improvement efforts to enhance prototype readiness, compliance, and lifecycle efficiency across PVE locations
Develop and maintain visual plans communicating key activities, processes, and execution progress
Coordinate across teams and stakeholders to maintain visibility and alignment on priorities and ongoing work
Translate operational information into visual insights and storytelling for planning and decision-making
Support financial planning and budget management
Maintain an operational pulse on the prototype manufacturing department through planning, tracking, and reporting
Support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
Business administration, Business operations, Business operations and analytics majors preferred
Familiarity with Advanced Excel, Google Sheets, Trello, JIRA, Smartsheet, SAP, Asana, and Visio
Proactive communication
Timeline and dependency mapping experience preferred
Data manipulation and synthesis
Logic and logical auditing
Visual storytelling
Cost accounting fundamentals
Strong oral and written communication skills
Solid organizational skills
Creative mindset
Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship and existing visa holders are not eligible
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
Housing and transportation stipend
Employee resource groups
Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
Company social events
Relocation assistance when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria
Potential transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability