When you join Daimler, you become an agent of change within our global community of people working to create a cleaner, safer, and more efficient world for today and tomorrow.  Through innovation at all levels, our teams ensure our world-changing brands continue to increase the quality of life and the business success of our customers, their customers, and the world around them. The Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) brand portfolio is second to none, and includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines and components, Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis.


We are the undisputed leader in the commercial vehicle market and the industry’s technology trendsetter.  Empowered by purpose, DTNA employees drive a Technology Revolution through innovative products and a customer-centric culture.  Our dedication to our customers and society does not end once our products hit the road.  That’s because we believe that business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. We immerse ourselves in our customer’s experience, and support the environmental responsibilities of our sites to ensure our products are the reliable, sustainable and the desired tools of the future.


Job Overview


Mechatronics combines mechanical engineering, controls engineering, software design, electronic hardware, sensors and electrical harnesses.  A challenging assignment when you are responsible for safely starting, running and stopping a truck from the batteries to the starter motor to the engine and transmission, to the instrumentation and safety systems such as radar based collision mitigation and wireless telematics with GPS, and finally safely stopping the vehicle with Antilock Braking System.
 
The Driver Information Systems team provides the interface for the operator to obtain information about the performance and status of the vehicle through analog gauges and digital displays.
 
Responsibilities
- Lead functional and implementation specifications for classic analog gauge clusters and full digital displays


- Lead cross-functional teams to robust technical designs


- Lead driver interface design to ensure vehicle statuses are clearly and intuitively communicated to the driver


- Drive innovation by leading Best-in-Class designs for Instrument Clusters and Driver Displays through intuitive design and HMI


- Manage vehicle warning databases


- Mentor and train newer & less experienced team members


- Take on stretch assignments to further personal and team growth


- Estimate 5% of international/domestic travel