Engineering Systems Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Engineer II

Inside the Role
At Daimler Truck, our employees have the opportunity to work on technologies that are improving the environment year over year. We provide a competitive advantage to our products through our in-house software development.
The embedded software development and release team is a community of open-minded engineers that are developing the future. We are well known within the company as a team that is easy to work with; we focus on teamwork, knowing that it drives quality above all else. This position is in our release team, one of the most critical roles that we have in the company, which releases the software and fuelmap/calibrations/ parameters into our plant and service venues. We are looking for folks who work well in a team, who like to pay attention to details, who enjoy testing, and have a curious nature. Our team is ready to help grow the next generation of engineers through a collaborative, helpful environment. If you think that you would flourish in a team like this - please consider applying!
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 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

• We strive towards developing a wide breadth of software and release knowledge to serve our internal and external customers.
• We are as flexible as our products, with our work-life balance supported by a mild hybrid work schedule.
• We learn and apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support our existing engineering applications and wide range of products.
• We interface with customers, vehicle and engine plant engineers, tools support, application users, and other technical and support staff to ensure that we are sensitive to our customer's needs.
• We are the bridge between manufacturing and development engineering. Our role is to provide insight into both areas of the organization for our internal stakeholders.
• Our release engineers are diligent and precise. We support each other with a clear attention to detail as we release a wide array of content for production within the team.
• We have an agile, team-focused mindset. The team works closely with each other to ensure we are meeting our requirements and can flex to support each other based on the needs of the customer. We have a near fluid workflow between the team that's flexible based on the needs of the group.
• Our goal is to automate more tasks in our release process, in order to reduce the complexity and time to introduce updates into production.

Your day-to-day activities:

• Collaborate with senior SW/calibration staff to develop, test, document, and maintain fuelmap and software releases within existing release tools and databases for production and service.
• Iron out the details of assembling different interrelated components to streamline the release management process.
• Communicate and plan crucial release plans and changes with a diverse group from both the production, service, and development arenas, such as engineering teams from performance, emission, eMobility, and OBD.
• Maintaining release schedules for powertrain ECUs and ensuring it aligns with major stakeholders
• Support deployment for trucks in reliability growth test, pre-series builds, production builds, and post-production field releases.
• Analyze and resolve programming issues with cross-functional teams.
• Interact and coordinate deliverables with other technical groups in the organization.
• Create and execute validation test plans (Release testing).

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor of Science with an Engineering/Computer Science program OR 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree required.
• Clear understanding of the Software development lifecycle

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas/expertise:
  • Project management or release management tools
  • Vehicle testing/ validation
  • Software /fuelmap / calibration release/ testing
  • Programming/ Programing tests
  • Vehicle fleet/Reliability growth support
  • Plant support functions, plant release testing
  • Calibration or integration expertise
  • Database management expertise

Exceptional Candidates Might Have
2-4 years of experience preferred in one of the following roles:

• Release Manager/Engineer: creation and/or release of calibrations, fuelmaps, Parameters, diagnostic files, etc. for service or production plants.
• Plant/Service Release Support: Service/plant support for programming releases
• Data Science Engineer: Task automation experience in plant/release processes; identifying the health of a release management process
• Project Manager: cross-functional coordination of multiple teams up to delivery

Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Detroit, MI US
YOU MAKE US - YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
People are what makes us - everyone makes the difference at Daimler Truck. As one global team, we drive success: from conventional powertrains to the future of sustainable transportation. We build to solve. Constantly pursuing our goals. Our culture. Our daily life.
It's your impact that makes the difference. Only together, will we achieve more sustainable transportation, reduce our carbon footprint, increase safety on and off the track, develop smarter technology and financial solutions. All essential, to fulfill our purpose for all who keep the world moving. That's why we rely on each other. We start with listening to your insights, thoughts, and ideas.
Let's unleash our collective potential to build our future, progress together and lead with the long view. Because everything you do has an impact. It matters. This is what we call impact Culture.
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

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce 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.
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