Electric (High Voltage) Product Design Engineer II - Control Systems

remote type Onsite locations Gaffney, SC US time type Full time posted on Posted Today time left to apply End Date: October 9, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition id DT-19967

Inside the Role
In this position, you will support the Mechatronics Engineering group as an Electric (High Voltage) Product Design Engineer II, working with feature owners and component owners to develop software and control system solutions. This person will be responsible for developing control strategies for electric vehicles; including the eDrive system, charging and other related HV components, ensuring optimal performance and implementation. Additionally, ensuring all features are implemented into various ECUs, and cohesive software and network communication between components. You will also be investigating future advanced control strategies that would lead to optimal efficiency and capabilities of electrified powertrains in the industry!

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.

We Take Care of Our Team
Position offers a starting salary range of $86,000 - $110,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits include annual bonus program; 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 healthcare 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

• Define, implement, validate and release software for the high voltage supervisory control system.
• Support system development for the HV Powernet & Charging systems with other powertrain feature and system owners, ensuring software communication between all devices and ECUs are optimized
• Utilize methods and tools required for control system development at DTNA
• Support the local systems development along with global partners within TT/X and TT/S for High voltage systems & Charging systems
• Provide DTNA requirements to global functional safety work products (HARA, FSC, etc.)
• Support implementation of functions in ePowertrain controllers by being an expert on functional decomposition
• Coordinate with System Validation Team to sign off that system requirements are met
• Lead issue resolution on powertrain ECUs during system-level and vehicle-level validation, resolving interoperability problems and coordination between controllers
• Verify and improve powertrain systems & functions by participating in testing activities and workshops
• Support production project timing to rollout electric test vehicles according to project timing
• Stay current on electric vehicle technology developments
• Generate new ideas and methods for optimizing vehicle design, systems, and processes
• Broaden your expertise outside of your immediate responsibilities and become an expert in eMobility topics

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field with 2-4 years of relevant industry experience
• Extensive experience developing model-based software with Matlab/Simulink for automotive or heavy-duty vehicle industries
• Experience creating control system requirements and test plans to validate control systems
• Experience with developing diagnostic strategies to monitor the health of control systems
• Ability to lead cross-functional international teams to implement technical design solutions & document system requirements undefined Must be well-organized, able to handle multiple, detailed tasks, and work professionally with various levels of DTNA management and interfacing groups
• Experience with DFMEA and ISO26262 Functional Safety analysis for automotive electronics products
• Experience with vehicle networks, CAN, communication protocols, and automotive software development
• Excellent self-management skills required
• Strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, reliable, and self-motivated
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
• Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change
• Low to Moderate travel (10%)

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience in systems development & function development for Electric powertrain / Mechatronic systems
• High level of proficiency using OpenECU, Pi Innovo, MATLAB/Simulink and Jira
• Experience with communication protocols: J1939 CAN, UDS, CCP, LIN
• Experience with vehicle charging protocols: J1772, DIN 70121, ISO 15118-20
• Experience designing controls and software on high voltage automotive powertrain products
• Strong technical proficiency on commercial vehicle design with a focus on software, controls, or calibration
• Previous experience leading and mentoring other engineers

Languages: English (fluent); additional language(s) appreciated

Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Gaffney, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. 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.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• 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

Additional Information

• 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
Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion 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.