Concept Development Modeler/ Technician 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.

Become a Game Changer in the DTNA Design Center Team. We push for design excellence in all that we do and are driven by four core values: Respect, Pioneering, Tenacity & Excellence. Fostering an environment of genuine trust, inclusivity, and belonging is paramount to how we operate. Our commitment to innovation and progressive design expression results in products that customers and operators love.

As an Intern Modeler/ Technician, you will build upon your experience in physical modeling and fabrication to join a high-performance team responsible for the DTNA portfolio of multi branded products, including Freightliner, Western Star, and business subsidiaries. Your willingness to learn and further your modeling, fabrication, tooling and related automotive finish skills in multiple medias will directly contribute to the development of production and advanced design programs.

Powered by passion, we shape tomorrow!

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

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.

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

• You work with the Team and Manager for Concept Development to support projects, improve workflows, processes and meet defined timing and deliverable commitments.
• You will create and refine Models for exterior, interior, and HMI components using clay, foam, metal, wood and other medias.
• You apply your tooling, fabrication and modeling skills along with your engineering knowledge to support design intent models and concepts while meeting program requirements.
• You develop scale and 1:1 3d models and components for Design Center, Marketing, Engineering and OPCOM. reviews for DTNA multi branded products and cross functional teams.
• 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 Associates, Bachelor's program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Pursuing a degree in fabrication, or automotive finishing or related.
• Engineering drawing knowledge. Ability to read and translate to physical models and components.
• Metal and wood working machine equipment setup and safe operation.
• Automotive paint processes and finishes. Ability to surface, prime and sand in various automotive paint finishes.
• A passion for hard model and functional model development and conceptual vehicle build.
• Creative passion with the ability to work as a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Worked in a body shop, metal and or wood fabrication shop preferred
• Knowledge of high- and low-density foams and bonding agents 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: 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 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

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