Systems Integration Engineer Supervisor II

Inside the Role Prototype test vehicle SW update and commissioning team lead/supervisor.

Posting Information

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We Take Care of Our Team

Inside the Role:

As the Supervisor of Prototype Vehicle Software Updates and Commissioning, you will lead a team responsible for preparing and delivering test-ready prototype vehicles to support engineering and development activities. You will provide the organization, direction, and day-to-day leadership needed to keep the team aligned with vehicle priorities, manage changing demands, coordinate resources, remove roadblocks, and ensure software update and commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Success in this role is about maintaining a strong, organized, and committed team that takes ownership of delivering on its commitments. You will develop and mentor technicians and commissioning engineers, establish clear expectations and priorities, coordinate closely with Engineering and other partners, and promote a culture of communication, accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will ensure the team has the direction, support, tools, and processes needed to consistently deliver quality, test-ready prototype vehicles on time.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Plan and balance team workload across vehicle priorities, software updates, commissioning activities, and testing schedules.
• Maintain clear visibility of vehicle status, upcoming work, constraints, and risks that could impact test readiness.
• Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, communicate priorities, and keep vehicle activities moving forward.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to technicians and commissioning engineers, including coaching, mentoring, and technical development.
• Establish effective team routines and working processes that improve organization, communication, consistency, and execution.
• Ensure the team has the equipment, tools, information, and support necessary to perform its work safely and effectively.
• Own the team’s commitment to delivering high-quality, test-ready prototype vehicles in alignment with program schedules and engineering needs.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline with 5 years of relevant industry experience, OR 10 years of relevant hands-on industry experience in lieu of a degree, preferably within prototype vehicles, vehicle commissioning, software updates, or a related technical environment.
• Extensive leadership experience leading technical teams, setting expectations, managing priorities, and maintaining accountability for team commitments and deliverables.
• Strong working knowledge of vehicle systems, software updates, commissioning, diagnostics, and troubleshooting within a prototype, development, or testing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize people, resources, and competing priorities while adapting to changing schedules and maintaining focus on quality and on-time vehicle readiness.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technicians, engineers, leadership, and other partners to resolve issues and drive work to completion.
• An attached resume is required

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Schedule Type:

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 for 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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