{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e45f710d297d434571e4f280","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e45f710d297d434571e4f280","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e45f710d297d434571e4f280","title":"Materials and Welding Engineer II","description":"remote type\nOnsite\nlocations\nDetroit, MI US\ntime type\nFull time\nposted on\nPosted Yesterday\ntime left to apply\nEnd Date: September 1, 2026 (12 days left to apply)\njob requisition id\nDT-19287\n\nInside the Role\n\nThe Material and Process Technology (MPT) department at DTNA is looking for a Materials Engineer to join our team to help fulfill our mission to push the boundaries of materials and chemistry and redefine what is possible. The MPT Materials Engineer is responsible for providing material and process analysis expertise throughout the product lifecycle of traditional and advanced drivetrain components, as well as welding and joining support. The MPT Materials Engineer works closely with internal business partners, such as Research and Development, Quality Management, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Management. MPT adds value to our customers from ideation through end of life to ensure Daimler Truck fulfills its mission to keep the world moving.\n\nPosting Information\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe Take Care of Our Team\n\nPosition offers a starting salary range of $90,000 – $115,000 USD\n\nPay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.\n\nBenefits 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.\n\nWhat You Drive at DTNA\n\nIdentify emerging technological developments in the world of materials, materials characterization, and material processing (including welding and joining).\nProvide material and materials process expertise for internal and external partners to solve materials process development, component development, and reliability concerns.\nDemonstrated expertise in standard materials laboratory practices such as sample preparation, metallography, materials characterization, and mechanical property testing.\nPerform failure analysis investigations to support internal and external partners.\nPerform material process analyses, such as material joining, heat treatment, casting, and forging, of internal and external partners to ensure adherence to internal and external standards, and/or solve development or reliability concerns.\nInterpret material specifications and requirements as they apply to Daimler Truck powertrain components.\nIdentify opportunities and drive improvements for both internal and external partners.\nValue global collaboration and encourage global colleagues to engage in knowledge sharing across multiple regions and business units.\nRecognizes cultural differences in a global environment and effectively collaborates within this diverse environment.\nMust have the ability to effectively communicate detailed technical facts and concepts through both written and verbal communication with global internal and external partners.\nLaser Safety Officer for 3 million sqf. heavy duty automotive machining and assembly facility\nWeld quality and welding process support for various in-house processes including electron beam, laser, and manual welding operations\n\nKnowledge You Should Bring\n\nBachelor’s degree in Material Science Engineering, or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience.\nThorough understanding of welding, joining, and non-destructive testing techniques\nLSO Certification for Laser Safety or the ability to become certified\nMinimum 1 year of experience with ferrous, copper, or aluminum alloys and their processing techniques\nMinimum 1 year of Experience with Scanning Electron Microscopy or other advanced microscopy techniques\nMinimum 1 year of experience using Optical Microscopy\nMinimum 1 year of experience in Non-Destructive Testing techniques (MPI, Dye penetrant, radiography, etc.)\n\nExceptional Candidates Might Have\n\nKnowledge of 8D, Shainin Red X, or other advanced problems solving techniques\nExperience with AWS and ISO Joining specifications\nAbility to recognize cultural differences in a global environment and effectively collaborate\nAbility to speak German, or Spanish\nFamiliarity with automotive PPAP\nAbility to provide cross-functional leadership across diverse working teams\nExperience with failure analysis methodologies\nDemonstrated supplier development experience\nExperience with stainless steels.\nExperience with Electron Beam and Laser welding equipment and techniques\n\n#LI-DC1\n\n#LI-ONSITE\n\nWhere We Work\n\nThis position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-\n\nDetroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.\n\nSchedule Type:\n\nOnsite\n\nAt 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.\n\nThat is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThis position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application\nFinal candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check\nFinal candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen\nContractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions\nEEO - Disabled/Veterans\n\nDaimler 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.\n\nFor 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.","company":"Daimlertrucknorthamerica","rawCompany":"daimlertrucknorthamerica","city":"Detroit","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T14:38:20.272Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"19-2032.00","title":"Materials Scientists","slug":"materials-scientists"},{"code":"51-4121.00","title":"Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers","slug":"welders-cutters-solderers-and-brazers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Materials and Welding Engineer II","description":"remote type\nOnsite\nlocations\nDetroit, MI US\ntime type\nFull time\nposted on\nPosted Yesterday\ntime left to apply\nEnd Date: September 1, 2026 (12 days left to apply)\njob requisition id\nDT-19287\n\nInside the Role\n\nThe Material and Process Technology (MPT) department at DTNA is looking for a Materials Engineer to join our team to help fulfill our mission to push the boundaries of materials and chemistry and redefine what is possible. The MPT Materials Engineer is responsible for providing material and process analysis expertise throughout the product lifecycle of traditional and advanced drivetrain components, as well as welding and joining support. The MPT Materials Engineer works closely with internal business partners, such as Research and Development, Quality Management, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Management. MPT adds value to our customers from ideation through end of life to ensure Daimler Truck fulfills its mission to keep the world moving.\n\nPosting Information\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe Take Care of Our Team\n\nPosition offers a starting salary range of $90,000 – $115,000 USD\n\nPay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.\n\nBenefits 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.\n\nWhat You Drive at DTNA\n\nIdentify emerging technological developments in the world of materials, materials characterization, and material processing (including welding and joining).\nProvide material and materials process expertise for internal and external partners to solve materials process development, component development, and reliability concerns.\nDemonstrated expertise in standard materials laboratory practices such as sample preparation, metallography, materials characterization, and mechanical property testing.\nPerform failure analysis investigations to support internal and external partners.\nPerform material process analyses, such as material joining, heat treatment, casting, and forging, of internal and external partners to ensure adherence to internal and external standards, and/or solve development or reliability concerns.\nInterpret material specifications and requirements as they apply to Daimler Truck powertrain components.\nIdentify opportunities and drive improvements for both internal and external partners.\nValue global collaboration and encourage global colleagues to engage in knowledge sharing across multiple regions and business units.\nRecognizes cultural differences in a global environment and effectively collaborates within this diverse environment.\nMust have the ability to effectively communicate detailed technical facts and concepts through both written and verbal communication with global internal and external partners.\nLaser Safety Officer for 3 million sqf. heavy duty automotive machining and assembly facility\nWeld quality and welding process support for various in-house processes including electron beam, laser, and manual welding operations\n\nKnowledge You Should Bring\n\nBachelor’s degree in Material Science Engineering, or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience.\nThorough understanding of welding, joining, and non-destructive testing techniques\nLSO Certification for Laser Safety or the ability to become certified\nMinimum 1 year of experience with ferrous, copper, or aluminum alloys and their processing techniques\nMinimum 1 year of Experience with Scanning Electron Microscopy or other advanced microscopy techniques\nMinimum 1 year of experience using Optical Microscopy\nMinimum 1 year of experience in Non-Destructive Testing techniques (MPI, Dye penetrant, radiography, etc.)\n\nExceptional Candidates Might Have\n\nKnowledge of 8D, Shainin Red X, or other advanced problems solving techniques\nExperience with AWS and ISO Joining specifications\nAbility to recognize cultural differences in a global environment and effectively collaborate\nAbility to speak German, or Spanish\nFamiliarity with automotive PPAP\nAbility to provide cross-functional leadership across diverse working teams\nExperience with failure analysis methodologies\nDemonstrated supplier development experience\nExperience with stainless steels.\nExperience with Electron Beam and Laser welding equipment and techniques\n\n#LI-DC1\n\n#LI-ONSITE\n\nWhere We Work\n\nThis position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-\n\nDetroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.\n\nSchedule Type:\n\nOnsite\n\nAt 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.\n\nThat is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThis position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application\nFinal candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check\nFinal candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen\nContractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions\nEEO - Disabled/Veterans\n\nDaimler 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.\n\nFor 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. 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