Arbetsbeskrivning

Scania's R&D department is transforming to become part of TRATON Group R&D. 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.

Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do.

Role Summary

Are you passionate about developing sustainable transport solutions and ready to shape the future of sustainable transport? We at the Traton Group R&D Materials Technology site in Södertälje are looking for a highly skilled Development Engineer with deep expertise in Cast Aluminium.

Your focus will be on advancing our knowledge within cast aluminum to support the development of next-generation electrified and lightweight vehicle components.

You will bridge strategic research with real-world application, playing a leading role in building internal knowledge on how recycled aluminum and manufacturing processes affect component behavior.

Collaboration is key—you will interact cross-functionally with design, purchasing, and supplier quality departments, and act as a core representative in external partnerships with universities and institutes.

If you're motivated by transforming complex engineering challenges into scalable industrial solutions, this position offers the perfect platform to create real, long-term impact within the development of sustainable transport solutions

Job Responsibilities

As a Development Engineer within Cast Aluminium, you will be responsible for ensuring that Traton Group R&D maintains leading-edge knowledge of cast aluminum materials, from recycled input to component performance. Your work will focus on understanding the relationship between mechanical properties, alloying strategies, and casting processes in close collaboration with our design departments, purchasing, and supplier quality assurance. To accelerate our Battery Electric Vehicle development, we strive to focus on expanding our knowledge within the area of high-pressure die casting. Here you can make a significant impact.

As sustainability becomes increasingly critical, you will also investigate how recycled materials impact the performance of components. Knowledge will be acquired through internal and external research collaborations, and you will actively contribute to building our future strategies and technical expertise.

A key part of your role will also involve hands-on work in our state-of-the-art laboratory, conducting material investigations including metallography, fractography, and chemical analysis, as well as reporting your findings. When necessary, you will also coordinate investigations with external laboratories. This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same, offering a stimulating mix of research, practical application, and external collaboration.

Who You Are

· You hold a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Engineering physics, or a related field.

· You have strong knowledge and keen interest in cast aluminum alloys, mechanical properties, casting processes with a strong focus on HPDC processes, and casting simulation tools.

· You are driven, curious and motivated by identifying challenges and finding innovative solutions.

· You have a customer-oriented mindset, and are able to maintain a broad, strategic perspective.

· You enjoy collaborating in a flexible environment both internally and externally with universities, research institutes, and suppliers.

· You have a can do attitude and ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.

· You are fluent in English, both spoken and written; skills in Swedish and/or German are a plus.

· You have a passion for solving challenges and a desire to make a meaningful impact to future transport solutions.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us.

This Is Us

At Traton Group R&D Materials Technology site in Södertälje, we are a team of 55 dedicated engineers, half of whom hold postgraduate degrees. We contribute with deep expertise within ongoing product development projects and lead pre-development initiatives focusing on future material solutions. Our mission is to develop and deliver innovative material solutions that enable sustainable transport for a better tomorrow.

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. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further. Being bigger also means being stronger. Together with our brands, we have the collective power to transform transportation.

We Offer

We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, TRATON Group R&D supports your career growth both locally and internationally. Benefits include wellness allowance, TRATON result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. We also host events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses.

Application

Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes. Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2025-05-20.

Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Nulifer Ipek, Head of Material Technology for Chassis, at 08-553 51583.

We look forward to your application!