Mechanical Designer, Electrified Drivelines

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.

We are now looking for a Mechanical Designer to join the team responsible for the electrification of Traton's driveline systems, including electrical machines.

Role Summary

As a Mechanical Designer, you will play a key role in the development and quality assurance of our electrified drivelines. You’ll join a skilled and collaborative design team, where your expertise will directly contribute to the performance and reliability of the entire transmission system. Here, you’ll have both the opportunity and responsibility to influence the full design process – from concept to final product.

This role is a part of TRATON Group R&D, located in Södertälje, Sweden.

Job Responsibilities

Your main responsibility will lie in the design of the electric machines. The work as a designer on the group provides a unique overall responsibility where you have the opportunity to gain an understanding of how our electrified vehicles are used by the end customer.

The work enables contact with several cross-functional functions within the company, such as with other design groups, testing, market, purchasing and production. The work also involves contact with our colleagues at MAN, International and external suppliers around the globe.

Who You Are

We are looking for you with a positive attitude, self-drive, structured way of working and a great sense of responsibility. You are technically inclined with a sense of dimensioning and optimization. Experience from design, strength simulation, manufacturing methods and advanced CAD modeling are required. You have an MSc in mechanical engineering or similar and probably at least 2-3 years of experience in design work. You master English in speech and writing.

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

This Is Us

The group consists of fifteen employees, all with specialization in electric machine development. We are located in the United States, Germany and Sweden, which provides a geographical spread and access to different technological and cultural perspectives.

The group brings together engineers and developers with many years of experience from leading industries, research institutes and international projects. They have knowledge in both the theory and practice of electric machine design, simulation, prototyping, testing and optimization.

The group is characterized by great diversity, both in terms of background, education and work experience. There are people with roots in different countries, languages and technology cultures, which promotes creativity and innovation.

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, 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, 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 for an easy commute to Södertälje.

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 2025-08-26. 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:

Michael Waern, Manager, michael.waern@scania.com

We look forward to your application!

This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON Group R&D