Systems Integration Engineer III

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering lead for Powertrain Systems Reliability Growth (RG) in-vehicle validation.
• Manage the daily operation of a vehicle test fleet and lead failure root cause analysis.
• Develop and implement new or improved test procedures, analysis techniques, and processes for zero-emission and conventional internal combustion powertrains.
• Lead and train engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance and project plans.
• Compile and evaluate powertrain data to compose reports and make recommendations to the engineering community.
• Align powertrain test plans with Engineering Program Management, powertrain engineering, and vehicle engineering.
• Represent the Detroit Powertrain team as the RG Technical Powertrain System Lead in technical reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7 years of experience as a Test Engineer within the automotive or commercial vehicle OEM industry.
• Proven experience with mechanical and mechatronic systems, including system-level troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Expertise in failure root cause analysis and powertrain engineering test and validation protocols.
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and post-test data analysis.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple concurrent complex engineering projects.
• Proficiency in professional technical presentations and various engineering documentation tools.

Benefits

• Annual bonus program.
• 401k company contribution with match up to 6% plus non-elective contributions.
• 4 weeks starting paid vacation and 13+ calendar holidays.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs.
• Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.

About the Company

Daimler Truck North America is an industry leader in commercial vehicle manufacturing, building cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen, and autonomous platforms. Our brand portfolio includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, and Detroit, all working together to build a cleaner, safer, and more efficient tomorrow.