Daimler Truck North America

Vehicle Electronics Programming Intern

Daimler Truck North America
Posted 10/22/2026internshipPortland • Oregon • United StatesEntry Level💰 $21 - $29 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a solid understanding of automotive systems and embedded systems, with the ability to analyze vehicle data and troubleshoot software issues. Proficient in collaborating within cross-functional teams and managing documentation effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Automotive Systems KnowledgeData AnalysisTroubleshooting TechniquesPython ProgrammingCAN Tools Exposure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support Vehicle Electrical Parameter System (VEPS) integration activities, including ECU intake, documentation, and parameter validation throughout the development lifecycle
  • Analyze vehicle data, parameter sets, and test results to identify integration or configuration issues
  • Contribute to documentation, process improvement, and knowledge-sharing tools
  • Collaborate with software, hardware, validation, and manufacturing teams
  • Participate in system-level verification activities, including Truck-in-a-Box and pre-series validation
  • Support global alignment of feature development requests
  • Ensure successful Vehicle Electrical Programming (VEPs) testing and production vehicles
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot software issues on test vehicles
  • Ensure assigned ECUs are configured correctly for test workshops and production
  • Resolve ECU and VEPs shopcalls
  • Release software, hardware, diagnostic, and software design documentation
  • Design and release serial vehicle configuration matrices and order intake compatibility rules
  • Triage test truck programming issues
  • Develop processes for release and verification, focusing on automating the end-to-end toolchain using various programming languages to write custom programs
  • 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)
  • Basic understanding of automotive systems, electronics, or embedded systems
  • Exposure to data analysis, troubleshooting, or debugging techniques
  • Ability to analyze data or system behavior and identify potential issues
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment involving software, hardware, validation, and manufacturing
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organized documentation and data tracking
  • Experience with tools such as Excel, Python, or data analysis tools
  • Exposure to CAN tools (e.g., CANalyzer/CANoe) a plus
  • 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 at the time of application; visa sponsorship and existing visa holders are not accepted
  • 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
  • Opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisTroubleshootingEmbedded SystemsVehicle Electrical ProgrammingParameter ValidationECU ConfigurationSoftware Release DocumentationProcess ImprovementSystem-Level VerificationProgramming Languages
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCreative MindsetInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
ExcelPythonCANalyzerCANoeData Analysis Tools
Industry Keywords
Vehicle Electrical Parameter SystemECU IntakeTest Results AnalysisCross-Functional EngineeringInclusive Workplace Culture