Job Details

Inside the Role
Inside the Role

As a global commercial vehicle OEM, we are in a multi-year transition from distributed, ECU-centric electrical architectures to software-defined vehicles (SDV) and software-oriented vehicle diagnostics (SOVD). We are seeking a Global Director of Diagnostics to lead this transformation while ensuring robust, scalable support for our current and legacy vehicle platforms operating in fleets worldwide. The Director of Diagnostics will lead the strategic transformation of diagnostics across our commercial vehicle portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of hardware, software, data, and service, and will play a critical part in our transition from legacy, ECU-centric diagnostics to software-defined vehicles (SDV/SOVD) and cloud-enabled diagnostic ecosystems. The ideal candidate is a forward-looking leader with deep experience in commercial vehicle diagnostics who is comfortable leading global teams, challenging traditional approaches, building next-generation software-driven solutions while also supporting existing traditional electrical architectures with diagnostic work products.

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

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year; Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

Global Diagnostics Strategy

• Own the global diagnostics strategy across all commercial vehicle platforms, regions, and lifecycle stages.
• Owner of the global diagnostic steerco - A steering and decision board for global Diagnostic System Architectures across all business units, ensuring a coordinated implementation of Diagnostic measures across Daimler Truck.
• Define a clear transition roadmap from traditional, ECU-based diagnostics to software-centric, vehicle-level diagnostics.
• Balance near-term operational needs (serviceability, regulatory compliance, uptime) with long-term SDV/SOVD architecture goals.

Support of Traditional E/E Architectures

• Ensure best-in-class diagnostics for existing distributed E/E architectures, including:
• ECU-centric diagnostics (UDS, DTCs, signal-based troubleshooting)
• Backward compatibility and long-term platform support
• Drive continuous improvement in diagnostic coverage, fault isolation, and service efficiency for legacy platforms.
• Manage complexity across mixed fleets where traditional and SDV/SOVD vehicles coexist.

Transition to Software-Defined Diagnostics (SDV/SOVD)

• Lead the evolution toward software-defined, service-oriented diagnostics, including:
• Centralized and zonal vehicle architectures
• Standardized diagnostic services and APIs
• OTA-enabled diagnostics, flashing, and configuration
• Cloud-based analytics, remote diagnostics, and predictive insights
• Establish architectural principles that decouple diagnostics from individual ECUs and hardware lifecycles.
• Partner closely with vehicle software, E/E architecture, cloud, cybersecurity, and data platform teams.

OEM Platform & Lifecycle Ownership

• Own diagnostics requirements from concept through production, service, and end-of-life.
• Ensure diagnostics are integrated early into vehicle programs-not added post-launch.
• Align diagnostics roadmaps with vehicle platform cadence, regional regulations, and homologation requirements.

Service, Dealer & Fleet Enablement

• Ensure diagnostics solutions support dealer efficiency, fleet uptime, and total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with aftersales, service engineering, and training teams to deliver intuitive, scalable diagnostic experiences.
• Translate vehicle data into actionable insights for OEM service operations and fleet customers.

Governance, Standards & Compliance

• Establish global governance for diagnostics architecture, tools, data access, and versioning.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, functional safety, data privacy, and regional regulations.
• Represent the OEM in industry forums and influence diagnostics and SDV/SOVD standards.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• 10+ years of experience in commercial vehicle diagnostics, vehicle electronics, or vehicle software within an OEM environment.
• Strong leadership, collaborative, and team-building skills to manage and grow large, distributed, and diverse teams, including experience working in a global / multi-cultural environment
• Define a clear transition roadmap from traditional, ECU-based diagnostics to software-centric, vehicle-level diagnostics.

• • Distributed E/E architectures
  • UDS, DTCs, CAN/LIN/Ethernet
  • Dealer/service diagnostic tools
• Proven experience contributing to or leading transitions toward:
• Software-defined vehicles (SDV/SOVD)
• OTA and remote diagnostics
• Cloud-connected vehicle systems
• Strong ability to align engineering decisions with service, production, IT and system owner.
• Ability to travel internationally as required
• English language proficiency required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• German proficiency preferred

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
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 builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

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.

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