Systems Integration Engineer III

Inside the Role

This position is responsible for serving as the engineering lead for Powertrain Systems Reliability Growth in‑vehicle validation. The role leads reliability growth (RG) powertrain validation, develops and applies new test procedures, supports the daily operation of a vehicle test fleet, performs failure root‑cause analysis, and collaborates with cross‑functional and global teams.

Annual salary: $.

Benefits include:

• Annual bonus program
• 401(k) company contribution with company match up to 6% plus a non‑elective 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
• Volunteer paid time off
• Short‑term and long‑term disability plans

• Lead RG powertrain validation activities daily, communicating findings and results across the organization.
• Lead and train engineers and technicians with technical information, guidance, and plans.
• Compile and evaluate RG powertrain data, compose reports, and make recommendations to the powertrain engineering community.
• Present RG updates during weekly Daimler Truck North America technical reviews.
• Represent Detroit Powertrain as RG Technical Powertrain System Lead.
• Create and align powertrain test plans with Engineering Program Management, powertrain engineering, and vehicle engineering.
• Evaluate system failures and lead powertrain failure root‑cause analysis.
• Lead RG continuous improvement development and implementation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7 years of experience as a test engineer within the automotive or commercial vehicle OEM industry.
• Experience with mechanical and mechatronic systems, including system‑level troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Experience with failure root‑cause analysis and application of industry‑standard powertrain engineering test and validation protocols.
• Experience validating mechanical powertrain systems in vehicle or systems engineering environments.
• Experience developing and applying instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and post‑test data analysis.
• Project management skills, including planning, coordination, and execution of multiple concurrent complex engineering projects, and identification and mitigation of technical and program risks.
• Preparation and delivery of professional technical presentations to senior management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software tools such as FiNAS, CVDS, Engineering Client, Diagnostic Link, DAVE, EFCIMS, VSignalizer, TruckBOM, and documentation tools.

The position is located in Portland, OR, US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule type:
Onsite.

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.

Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check and may be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen.

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