Daimler Truck North America

Automotive

VehicleControlandUpfitEngineerII

$95–121k Portland, Oregon, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Vehicle Control and Upfit Engineer II at Daimler Truck North America. Skills: Vehicle Controls, Upfit applications, Software development. Define Interface Design & Concept Development. Coordinate specific projects development requests”

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Not open for Visa sponsorship, Legally authorized to work permanently, Criminal background check, Pre-employment drug screen

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in electrical or software engineering, 2-4 years experience, 4-6 years experience in lieu of degree, Experience in global development organization, Experience with Software development tools, methods and processes, Experience with vehicle data bus, Experience with CAN communications, Experience with embedded controllers, Experience leading and mentoring others, Resume required

Nice to Have

Functional Safety (ISO26262) experience, CyberSecurity experience, Daimler Truck North America CHEC+/Quickfit environment knowledge, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Basic understanding of Daimler Truck Model-based Software development processes, Basic understanding of Daimler Truck Model-based Software development tools, Basic understanding of Daimler Truck Model-based Software development method

What You'll Do.

Define Interface Design & Concept Development

Coordinate specific projects development requests

Create implementation plan

Plan migration of existing features

Ensure migration of existing features

Interface with feature owners

Interface with system owners

Interface with SW model

Interface with Extension Module Cabin component owner

Manage current issues in XMC1.0 series platform

Exchange solution strategy

Work with XMC component owner

Coordinate service packs inputs

Coordinate SW implementation

Coordinate deployment to field

Lead continuous improvement

Collect weakness and opportunities areas

Improve collaboration

Interface with Hardware in the loop

Interface with Vehicle validation team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Vocational and product strategy organizations; Feature owners; System owners; SW model in VC&U; Extension Module Cabin component owner; SW team; XMC component owner; SW model team; Segment strategy; Service team; Hardware in the loop; Vehicle validation team

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

Implementation plan, Time planning

Full Job Description

**Inside the Role** Vocational and Upfit vehicle applications are a fast growing segment where the customers need a variety of flexible functionalities that can be implemented quickly. In this role, you will have the unique chance to drive and lead this growing topic in a new team in the Vehicle Controls and Upfit department, with a high focus on in-house software development for highly customized and flexible functions for the vocational and upfitter applications. This role will combine a high focus on upfitter specific requirements, while leveraging the global software development platforms for an efficient implementation and reusability through the different international business units of Daimler Trucks. If you are passionate about working in a customer-centric team with advanced in-house software development capabilities, look no further, this is the role for you! **Posting Information** We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. **We Take Care of Our Team** **Position offers a starting salary range of $95,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD** Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience​ Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as 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 and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. **What You Drive at DTNA** * With direct interactions with vocational and product strategy organizations, you define the Interface Design & Concept Development to implement complex vocational customer requests * Coordinate specific proje

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