Daimler Truck North America · 15 hours ago
Vehicle Aerodynamics & Molded Panels Intern
Portland, OR US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$21/hr - $29/hrDaimler Truck North America is seeking a motivated Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering student for a summer internship in their Vehicle Aerodynamics & Molded Panels group. The intern will contribute to the development and integration of aerodynamic components for the Freightliner Cascadia product line while gaining hands-on engineering experience and mentorship from experienced engineers.
LogisticsManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, integration, and evaluation of aerodynamic components for the Cascadia Day Cab platform
Build, refine, and organize CAD models and assemblies to support aerodynamic concepts and packaging studies
Participate in design reviews and help translate aerodynamic concepts into manufacturable molded-panel solutions
Develop documentation, test summaries, and engineering reports to communicate findings
Manage assigned work packages independently, meeting agreed upon milestones and deadlines under the guidance of a mentor
Collaborate with cross functional teams such as Purchasing, Design Center, Product Validation Engineering, and Program Management
Support general engineering tasks including data analysis, benchmarking, prototype part coordination, and issue tracking
Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher with degree focus in Mechanical engineering or Aerospace engineering or related from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
Strong interest in vehicle aerodynamics, exterior design, or automotive engineering
Fundamental proficiency in CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)
Ability to manage time, follow engineering processes, and work toward deadlines with minimal oversight
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and within collaborative team environments
Willingness to learn, take initiative, and ask questions
Preferred
Junior or senior standing preferred
Experience or coursework in aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, or thermal/CFD analysis preferred
Familiarity with NX (Siemens) CAD tools preferred
Prior internship or project experience involving mechanical design or vehicle systems preferred
Basic understanding of manufacturing methods for molded components (thermoplastics, composites, etc.) preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Daimler Truck North America
Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles.
Founded in 1940
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lutz Beck
CIO Chief Information Officer
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