Autonomous Technology Documentation & AI Integration Intern

Job Description

About the Internship Program at DTNA

Interns at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will gain valuable knowledge and practical experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. All interns are expected to work in accordance with DTNA’s core values: passion, respect, integrity, and discipline. Internship positions are available at various DTNA locations across the US, and we are actively seeking high-performing, motivated individuals for various departments within the organization. DTNA internships typically commence each summer in May or June.

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

The Autonomous Technology Group (ATG) at Daimler Truck

The Autonomous Technology Group (ATG) at Daimler Truck is at the forefront of building autonomous trucks, playing a pivotal role in aligning with the company’s strategic vision for both current innovation and long-term transformation. Autonomous driving is central to Daimler Truck’s mission to reduce accidents and improve road safety, a long-standing priority for the company. Furthermore, this technology promises significant operational cost reductions by optimizing logistics and reducing driver-related expenses.

Autonomous trucking is not merely a technological upgrade—it’s a cornerstone of Daimler Truck’s future as a mobility and logistics platform provider. By embedding autonomy into its core products and services, Daimler is strategically positioning itself to lead in a rapidly evolving transportation landscape.

About This Role: Technical Information Transfer & AI Integration

This position is instrumental in achieving Daimler Truck’s autonomous vision by ensuring the smooth, efficient, and easily digestible transfer of technical information related to the autonomous trucking platform. By expanding access to technical specifications to a larger audience, this role will help to both broaden and deepen the entire organization’s knowledge of the autonomous truck design and capabilities, as well as that of our autonomous partners.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary placement for this internship is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 – $29 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews and mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offerings (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

Key Responsibilities (What You Drive At DTNA)

• Curate and Structure Technical Documentation: Review and organize autonomous semi-truck specifications into modular, machine-readable formats suitable for AI ingestion.
• Train and Evaluate AI Model: Assist in training language models or retrieval systems to accurately answer user queries based on truck documentation; test and refine model outputs.
• Develop Semantic Search Capabilities: Implement tagging, embedding, and indexing strategies to enable efficient search and retrieval of technical content.
• Collaborate Across Engineering Teams: Work closely with product managers and truck engineers to ensure documentation accuracy and alignment with user needs.
• Foster Inclusive Workplace: Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.

Required Skills & Knowledge (Knowledge You Should Bring)

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June).
• Coding: Proficiency in Python or a similar coding language for scripting and data parsing.
• Natural Language Processing (NLP): Experience with NLP tools.
• Data Structures: Understanding of vector databases and structured formats (e.g., JSON, YAML, Markdown).
• Version Control: Experience with Git for version control.
• Documentation Platforms: Familiarity with documentation platforms like Confluence or Notion.
• AI/ML Concepts: Knowledge engineering and prompt design, AI model evaluation, and dataset curation.
• Documentation Practices: Experience with modular documentation structuring.
• Methodologies: Agile collaboration.
• Personal Attributes: Detail-oriented and organized, strong written and verbal communication, curious and proactive learner, team-oriented and adaptable, solid organizational skills, creative mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a team environment.

Work Location & Schedule

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule is designed to build our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provide an unparalleled customer experience, and foster innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

About Daimler Truck North America (DTNA)

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize that our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen, and autonomous platforms. 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, Detroit Diesel, 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 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 candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Final candidates 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.

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 calls, please dial 503-745-2137 or toll-free 866-355-6935.