eMobility Sr Engineer – High Voltage Power Distribution & Safety Engineer Job at Daimler Truck North America
Inside the Role
This position is part of the eMobility ePowertrain department in the high voltage (HV) PowerNety & Safety team, which has an overarching responsibility for high voltage architecture, safety, and power distribution through out the vehicle.
This is an emerging, exciting technology, and the right person will help invent the future of transportation in the industry. This engineer will be developing innovative High Voltage PowerNet architecture focused on reliability safety by collaborating with other regional and global business units.
In addition, this position will also help drive HV requirements and standards for various HV consumers, and establish simulation methods and processes for early design research and development. This is an exciting and highly collaborative role that will be inventing processes and designs that push the envelope of the industry.
We Take Care of Our Team
Position offers a starting salary range of $110,500 - $141,500 USD
Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience
Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; eligible for the use of a company vehicle; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company 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 health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
What You Drive at DTNA
- Support companywide development and launch of zero emissions vehicles (ZEV) at Daimler Truck North America.
- Define HV topology requirements and definition of safety requirements, including fuses, contactors, and other sub-components.
- Calculate vehicle-level X-capacitance/Y-capacitance, energy calculations, and short-circuit currents.
- Create high voltage (HV) system design and specification for next generation battery electric class 7 and 8 trucks.
- Develop the safety concept for the HV System that is compliant with HW and SW.
- Lead engineer and internal expert for HV systems at DTNA, consulting with other groups as needed on HV requirements and safety.
- Create the functional safety concept (FSC) and Technical Safety Concept (TSC) in accordance with ISO26262.
- Build a database of all electrical requirements so component owners can easily create component
specifications for RFI and RFQ. - Lead HV decommissioning and recertification process and documentation.
- Key coordination with internal and external resources to meeting project deliverables, including vendors, contractors, and colleagues from other countries and Daimler Trucks business units.
- Research, develop, design, and test high & low voltage electric components, equipment, systems, networks, electronics, and standards.
Knowledge You Should Bring
- Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant work experience or an Associates Degree with 4-6 years of relevant work experience in engineering with focus on electrical, power systems, or related engineering field is required.
- Knowledge of heavy-duty electric trucks’ high voltage system and components required.
- Knowledge of high voltage power distribution and safety (short circuit, touch current, x-cap/y-cap, cable conductor sizing) is required.
- Experience with high voltage power systems over 60VDC is required.
- Experience with Functional Safety ISO26262 is required.
- Demonstrated experience working in a highly collaborative environment, bringing colleagues together to accomplish a common goal is required.
- Must be well-organized, able to handle multiple, detailed tasks, and work professionally with various levels of DTNA management is required.
- Customer orientated with a real sense for the marketplace is required.
- Excellent management and leadership skills is required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and, oral and written communication skills is required.
- Moderate travel as needed (5-20%) is required.
- Detail oriented, reliable, and self-motivated is required.
- Must be self-motivated to learn new areas and promote unique ideas.
- Proven ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change is required.
- An attached resume is required.
Exceptional Candidates Might Have
- Experience on electric vehicles and high voltage DC automotive systems is preferred.
- Experience with high voltage electric powertrain components such as batteries, inverters, power distribution, DC/DC converters, and electrified accessories is preferred.
- Languages: English (fluent); German (Intermediate) preferred; additional language(s) appreciated.
Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
- Portland, Oregon
How We Collaborate
To continue building a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that creates flexibility and encourages a supportive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.
Schedule Type:
- Hybrid
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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
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Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
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Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions.
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EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:
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Hold a valid visa (L1A, L1B, TN, H1B, EAD, OPT EAD)
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Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years for one of the following entities:
Brazil
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Mercedes-Benz do Brasil Ltda.
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Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans Brasil - Indústria e Comércio De Veículos Ltda.
Canada
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Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
Germany
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Daimler Mobility AG
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Daimler Truck AG
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EvoBus GMBH
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Daimler AG
India
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Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Private Limited
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Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India Private Limited
Mexico
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Daimler Manufactura, S. de R.L. de C.V.
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Daimler Vehiculos Comerciales Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.
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.
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