Vehicle Electronics Programming Station Intern

About the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. The Integration & Coordination Team (ICT) supports the implementation of global software and hardware into regional vehicle platforms, serving as a critical link between product development, system engineering, and vehicle integration teams. As an intern on the ICT team, you will contribute to Vehicle Electrical Parameter System (VEPS) activities that ensure high-quality configuration, validation, and integration of vehicle features across programs. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world vehicle development processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support VEPS integration activities including ECU intake, documentation, and parameter validation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Analyze vehicle data, parameter sets, and test results to help identify integration or configuration issues.
• Contribute to documentation, process improvement, and knowledge-sharing tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, validation, and manufacturing.
• Participate in system-level verification activities (e.g., Truck-in-a-Box, pre-series validation).
• Support global alignment of feature development requests.
• Ensure successful Vehicle Electrical Programming (VEPs) Test and Production vehicles.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot software issues on Test vehicles.
• Ensure assigned ECUs are configured correctly for test workshops, production.
• Resolve ECU and VEPs shopcalls.
• Release of software, hardware, diagnostic and software design documentation.
• Design and release per serial vehicle configuration matrixes and order intake compatibility rules.
• Triage test truck programming issues.
• Drive new processes for both release and verification with the focus of automating the test and release environment for the end-to-end toolchain using various programming languages to write custom programs.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic understanding of automotive systems, electronics, or embedded systems.
• Exposure to data analysis, troubleshooting, or debugging techniques.
• Ability to analyze data or system behavior and identify potential issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment (software, hardware, validation, manufacturing).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organized documentation and data tracking.
• Experience with tools such as Excel, Python, or data analysis tools.
• Exposure to CAN tools (e.g., CANalyzer/CANoe) a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Creative mindset.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 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).

Location & Schedule

• Portland, OR US.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote).

Additional Information

• Internships begin each summer in May or June.
• Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline.
• Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.
• Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.
• Benefits include:
• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews.
• Housing and transportation stipend.
• Employee resource groups.
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability).
• Company social events.
• 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 candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.