Technical Project Management Intern

Inside the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

As a Technical Project Management Intern within the TT/S (Truck Technology / Software) Project Management Office (PMO), you’ll help drive DTNA's projects forward. You’ll bring your experience, creativity, and enthusiasm to a team that works cross-functionally—who collaborate with design, testing, integration, and other regional teams to deliver projects and support strategic product development.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across projects, providing insight into how innovative projects are conceived, developed, and brought to market. You’ll see & be part of the work it takes to shape products that exceed customer expectations and contribute to Daimler Truck’s reputation for excellence. You’ll be part of a collaborative, fun, and driven team that values continuous improvement, innovation, and strong partnerships across disciplines. Internship project objectives can be flexible to match your experience and interests with the opportunities within the team and the varied ongoing projects.

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

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What You Drive at DTNA

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, such as process optimization and efficiency enhancements, and lead projects to implement solutions.

• Support project managers in the regional implementation of the Software (SW) and Electronics Development and Release Management processes in projects.

• Potentially design visual aids and graphics to represent project data and progress/develop interactive visualizations to communicate complex information effectively.

• Potentially develop AI agents or automations to gather, prioritize & summarize project status information from various sources to aid in various reporting & communication venues.

• Potentially assist in coordination and facilitation of project-related meetings. Publish and manage project meeting minutes and action items and drive closure on topics.

  Potentially assist in publication of a monthly department newsletter.

• Potentially create detailed process playbooks outlining step-by-step procedures, if needed.

• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June) 

• Strong oral and written communication skills are required

• Solid organizational & time management skills are required

• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment is required

• Customer orientated with the drive to develop customer-focused solutions is required

• Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change is required

• Creative mindset preferred

• Basic understanding of Lean System & Continuous Improvement Principles (including process modifications, improvements, and waste elimination methodology) preferred

• Experience with AI usage, including Agent creation preferred

• Experience with automation of data analysis & reporting preferred

• Basic understanding of Project Management fundamentals preferred

• Basic understanding of Software Development Process (V-model) preferred

• Basic understanding of networking or vehicle electrical/electronic system preferred

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Where We Work

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

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

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 to 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 - Disabled/Veterans

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.