Vehicle Concept Engineer, III

Daimler Truck North America

. Lead vehicle concept studies, concept generation, evaluation and selection throughout the product life cycle .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle concept development, including feasibility studies, stakeholder alignment, and technical parameter assessment. Proficient in utilizing 3D CAD tools and data visualization to drive innovative solutions in commercial vehicle engineering.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringExperience with 3D CAD Tool Siemens NXSolid Understanding of Vehicle-Level Development Using CVDSGlobal Project ExperienceExcellent Communication and Collaboration Skills

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Hard Skills

Vehicle Concept DevelopmentFeasibility StudiesTechnical Parameter AssessmentData VisualizationVehicle Packaging

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsSound Engineering Decision Making

Tools & Technologies

Siemens NXTeamcenter VisualizationData Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Commercial Vehicle EngineeringTruck SystemsCustomer Value CriteriaConcept GenerationStakeholder Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead vehicle concept studies, concept generation, evaluation and selection throughout the product life cycle
Generate concepts for meeting Customer Value Criteria and program targets
Lead and perform feasibility studies for new vehicles, concepts and packages
Evaluate concepts for key impacts, risks and achievement of targets
Drive alignment on optimal concept selection
Document selected concepts for efficient Gate 9 activities
Serve as focal point for stakeholder concept ideas and align them toward assessment and vehicle implementation
Facilitate alignment and sign-off of vehicle studies and concepts between Engineering, Product Strategy and other stakeholders
Develop and assess concepts to achieve derived technical parameters, including analysis, packaging and functional requirements
Monitor state-of-the-art developments in the trucking industry and competitor landscape, applying new knowledge to vehicle concept development
Develop and implement improvements to the concept development process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or related field and 5-7 years of relevant experience in commercial vehicle engineering, is required
Experience with 3D CAD tool Siemens NX or Teamcenter Visualization and vehicle packaging
Experience leading projects required
Solid understanding of vehicle-level development using CVDS
Demonstrated ability to turn customer needs into technical solutions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
An attached resume is required
Deep understanding of major truck systems and their interactions
Advanced degree in Engineering or Business
Ability to quickly learn and apply new technical topics
Ability to use sound engineering decision making in an ambiguous environment
Global project experience
Proficiency with Data visualization and analytics tools
Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application, except current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America visa
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

Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Hybrid schedule: 4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote