Daimler Truck North America Hiring for Structural Instrumentation Technician IV at Madras, OR  Full Time

Inside the Role

The Shakers Durability & Instrumentation (SDI) team in the Vehicle Durability and Reliability Testing (VDRT) department plays an important role in validating truck structures and components through accelerated testing, physical simulation, data acquisition and analysis. Our mission is to find structural issues early in development, so we can collaboratively resolve them prior to production. The Road Load Data Acquisition (RLDA) team instruments, collects, and analyzes structural data to support root cause investigations, vehicle simulations, and shaker testing. The position is located in Madras, OR with opportunity for occasional travel (
The Technician role is the backbone to the RLDA team. This role supports all structural RLDA activities at HDPG, and is responsible for the instrumentation lab at HDPG. The duties for this role include: test documentation, instrumenting test trucks (accelerometer, strain gages, load cells, wheel force transducers, string pots, etc…), installing data acquisition hardware, custom fabrication of test equipment, and wiring custom transducer cables. The majority of time this role will support RLDA at HDPG, however when there are not active RLDA s, this role will support ongoing durability testing at HDPG with a focus on inspecting and documenting test issues.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

A detail focused mindset will enable this role to achieve high quality test results through:

• Assembly of test vehicles and instrumentation to precise specifications
• Thorough inspections of test vehicles/rigs/systems/components and instrumentation
• Ensure test documentation is accurate, concise, and quickly distributed to responsible stakeholders for immediate action
• Detailed instrumentation and wiring with structural transducers on test trucks and test rigs
• Maintain and organize the instrumentation lab and the equipment with cleanliness and safety in mind ensuring lab safety plan is followed

A continuous improvement mentality will support:

• Proactive problem solving of wiring, assembly and test issues with engineers throughout DTNA
• Fabricate novel test fixtures to support RLDA

Knowledge You Should Bring

• A high school diploma (or equivalent) with 5 years of related experience OR an associate’s degree (or higher) and 1+ years of relevant experience required
• Willingness to learn continuously, contribute to system improvements, and succeed both as an individual and in a team environment
• Computer proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to read and understand mechanical assembly diagrams
• Proficient with power tools and hand tools
• Experience with transducers and wiring
• Low voltage electrical knowledge and ability to solder
• Experience machining or/and fabricating (lathe, endmill, drill press, press brake, welding)
• Lifting requirements: lifting 50 lbs. on occasion

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Forklift and overhead crane proficient, or ability to become within 3 months
• Commercial Driver’s license (CDL), or ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months

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Where We Work

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

Madras, OR 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:

Onsite

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.

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.