AI Documentation Integration Intern - Autonomous Cascadia

Daimler Truck North America
relocation assistance
United States, Oregon, Portland
Oct 05, 2025
Inside the Role Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA's core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June. The Autonomous Technology Group (ATG) at Daimler Truck is responsible for building autonomous trucks and plays 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, the technology also promises significant operational cost reductions by optimizing logistics and reducing driver-related expenses. Autonomous trucking is not just a tech 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 positioning itself to lead in a rapidly evolving transportation landscape. This position helps to achieve Daimler Truck's autonomous vision by making the transfer of technical information related to the autonomous trucking platform smooth, efficient, and easy to digest. By expanding access to technical specifications to a larger audience, this role will help to both broaden and deepen not just the entire organization's knowledge of the autonomous truck design and capabilities, but also that of our autonomous partners. Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability. 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 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 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 Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs Knowledge You Should Bring 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) Python or similar coding language for scripting and data parsing Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools experience Understanding of vector databases and structured formats: JSON, YAML, Markdown Git for version control Documentation platforms like Confluence or Notion Knowledge engineering and prompt design AI model evaluation and dataset curation Modular documentation structuring Agile collaboration Detail-oriented and organized Strong written and verbal communication Curious and proactive learner Team-oriented and adaptable Strong oral and written communication skills Solid organizational skills Creative mindset Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment #LI-Hybrid 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. 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 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.