Senior Development Engineer

TRATON is a group of strong brands with a shared mission: transforming transportation together to create the future of sustainable transport solutions. Within TRATON, we include MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Together, we have the power to transform transportation - Let´s make a difference together. Find out more: www.traton.com Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Role Summary This role is a part of TRATON Group R&D, located in Södertälje, Sweden. Do you have experience developing electrical or electromechanical components and want to take greater technical ownership? Then this could be the next step for you. Our team is responsible for the electrical components within the thermal management systems of Scania’s electrified vehicles. These components play a key role in keeping batteries, power electronics and other critical systems at the right temperature – directly affecting vehicle performance, efficiency, reliability and lifetime. As a Senior Development Engineer, you will have end-to-end technical responsibility for one of these components. You will work with the complete development journey: from early concepts and technical requirements to supplier development, verification, industrialization and continuous improvement of components already in production. Job Responsibilities As Senior Development Engineer, you will be the technical focal point for your component. You will work in a highly collaborative environment with experts across TRATON and our global supplier network. Your responsibilities include: Own the component end-to-end: Take technical responsibility from concept and requirement definition through sourcing, development, testing, production introduction and serial-life improvements. Develop technical requirements: Translate vehicle and system needs into clear and robust component requirements and specifications. Drive supplier development: Work directly with suppliers on technical concepts, design choices, performance, quality and verification. Challenge solutions and make sure we develop the right component for our vehicles. Solve real engineering problems: Investigate technical issues, understand root causes and drive solutions together with specialists, suppliers and cross-functional teams. Work across systems and interfaces: Collaborate with engineers in electrical systems, software, mechanical installation, testing, production and purchasing to ensure that the component performs as part of the complete vehicle. Shape future technology: Evaluate new technologies and technical concepts and contribute to our long-term component strategy as Scania continues its transition toward electrification. Collaborate globally: Work together with colleagues across TRATON Group, giving you the opportunity to influence solutions used across several brands and markets. Who You Are You hold a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, and have experience working with electrical or electromechanical components. We are looking for engineers who are ready to take technical ownership and lead collaboration with internal experts, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Experience in one or more of the following areas would be valuable: Development of electrical or electromechanical components High-voltage or low-voltage automotive systems Component requirements and technical specifications Supplier development and technical discussions Verification, testing, and validation of components Automotive product development or another complex technical industry To succeed in this role, you are analytical, comfortable making decisions, and able to communicate complex technical topics clearly. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us. This Is Us You will join an international engineering team responsible for electrical components in thermal management. We believe strong engineering comes from combining technical competence with openness and teamwork. In our team, you are encouraged to ask questions, challenge existing solutions, share your knowledge and take ownership of your area. You will have significant freedom in how you drive your component forward, while having access to experienced colleagues and specialists when you need support. The technology is developing quickly, and we do not expect you to know everything from day one. What matters is that you are technically curious, willing to learn and motivated by solving complex engineering challenges together with others. Within TRATON Group R&D, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry. TRATON Offers We offer a dynamic and engaging workplace where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. You will be part of a strong team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and close cooperation across functions. With a structured development plan and a wide range of training opportunities, TRATON Group R&D supports your professional growth both locally and internationally. Benefits include access to our health center in Gröndal or a wellness allowance, bonus, flexible working hours, and company car leasing. We also arrange events for employees and their families, and for those living in Stockholm, convenient commuting is supported through direct Scania Job express buses to Södertälje. Application We look forward to receiving your application, consisting of your CV and kindly ask you not to share a cover letter to ensure an efficient and unbiased recruitment process for all parties. Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2026-09-14. Screening will take place