Mechanical Reliability Growth Product Validation Engineer

Daimler Truck North America

. Support assigned vehicles from onboarding, during validation, through to decommissioning .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,000 - $91,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle validation processes, including monitoring and managing vehicle performance, conducting inspections, and collaborating with engineering teams. Possesses a strong foundation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on vehicle mechanical and mechatronics systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringVehicle Validation ExperienceKnowledge Of Heavy-Duty Truck RepairExperience Applying AI ToolsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Vehicle InspectionFault InvestigationRoot Cause AnalysisData AnalysisMaintenance Management

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailPositive AttitudeGoal OrientationAssertivenessResilience

Tools & Technologies

DTNA Engineering SystemsMachine Learning

Industry Keywords

Electric VehiclesMechatronics SystemsHeavy-Duty ProductsValidation CyclesOn-Highway Validation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support assigned vehicles from onboarding, during validation, through to decommissioning
Monitor, track, and manage vehicle failures, maintenance, and updates, focusing on maximizing vehicle uptime
Conduct on-site vehicle inspections during AM shift change
Review and follow up on driver comments
Investigate faults and failures and document issue details
Interface with Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Product Validation Engineering teams, the Detroit Powertrain team, technicians, and warehouse personnel
Work within existing processes and help develop new processes as needed or assigned
Assist Design Engineering in determining the root cause of complex problems
Help identify, analyze, prevent, and resolve issues during 24/7 on-highway validation cycles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering degree required
Strong written and oral communication skills
An assertive, resilient disposition and a positive attitude
Ambition, attention to detail, goal orientation, and drive for timely issue resolution
Strong interest in both vehicle mechanical and mechatronics systems and integration
An active interest in electric vehicles and advanced vehicle technologies
Previous validation experience (exceptional candidate)
Knowledge of heavy-duty truck repair and service procedures (exceptional candidate)
Exposure to heavy- and medium-duty products (exceptional candidate)
Knowledge of DTNA Engineering systems (exceptional candidate)
Experience applying AI tools and machine learning for data analysis or problem solving (exceptional candidate)
Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
Successful completion of a criminal background check
May be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k company contribution with company match up to 8%
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
Wellness programs
Onsite fitness (at some locations)
Tuition assistance
Volunteer paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability plans