Performance Test Systems Engineer II

Inside the Role

Daimler Truck North America is the market leader and thrives as the voice of the trucking industry.

At the Detroit Powertrain Test Center, we lead the validation of powertrain systems for the Daimler Truck brand, encompassing both conventional diesel and electric components. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing high-quality testing of the Road to 2 Phase 1 and Phase 2 (R2R P1 & P2) test assets within a laboratory setting.

You will be accountable for scientific research and quality testing, with a focus on maximizing test utilization through the development and integration of full-system tools and workflows. This includes achieving data quality key performance indicators (KPIs) and maintaining test schedules to meet engineering commitments and deliverables.

Key responsibilities include :

• Developing and refining procedures to ensure test setups and executions align with established engineering standards.
• Collaborating directly with product engineers, engineering supervisors, technicians, and test center support staff to create test instructions, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting unmanned testing operations to meet monthly KPI goals.
• Working cross-functionally with engineering teams to capture test requirements, analyze data, and communicate results effectively.

Additionally, you will play an active role in innovation projects aimed at enhancing safety, productivity, workflow connectivity, and automation standardization across the test center

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 $90,000- $115,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k includes up to 8% match and nonelective contribution; full coverage benefit plan options; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs; onsite fitness; tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off.

What You Drive at DTNA

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type :

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY / TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.