Project Engineering Intern

Daimler Truck North America

. Gain knowledge and experience through real-life learning opportunities within DTNA .

Posted 11/5/2026internshipPortland • Oregon • United StatesEntry Level💰 $21 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including the development of KPIs, cross-functional coordination, and adherence to corporate product development processes. Proficient in creating management reports and visual tools to communicate project status effectively.

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Project ManagementKPI DevelopmentCross-Functional CoordinationOffice Suite ProficiencyAI Tools Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementKPI DevelopmentProduct DefinitionCompetitor AnalysisVisual Project Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSolid Organizational SkillsCreative MindsetInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Office SuiteMicrosoft PlannerTrelloAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Product Development ProcessesCross-Functional AlignmentManagement ReportsCustomer PreferencesInclusive Workplace Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gain knowledge and experience through real-life learning opportunities within DTNA
Drive product projects from development through rollout, aligning global teams around execution and delivery
Develop KPIs and measures to track project progress, milestones, and overall success
Create and communicate visual tools and graphics showing project status and progress
Facilitate cross-functional alignment to coordinate global project activities
Support adoption of new projects across engineering, customers, and the broader network
Create management reports covering product/market needs, contribution forecasts, customer preferences, product definition, product trends, competitor analysis/justification, and product component usage patterns
Ensure adherence to corporate product development processes including CVDS and Visual Project Management
Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture
Potentially transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability

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)
Pursuing Degree in Engineering Project management, Project management or Business preferred
Experience with Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel), Task management tools (Microsoft Planner, Trello, etc.) preferred
Knowledge of AI tools such as Co-Pilot/Claude preferred
Excellent communication skills in order to work cross functionally within our entire organization to solve problems
Solid organizational skills
Creative mindset
Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
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