Development Engineer for battery cell chemistry and energy storage

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Electrification is a key part of this transformation, with a goal of 50% of our vehicle sales volumes to be electrified by 2030, and the development of the traction battery is a crucial part of the electrification effort.

Materials Technology’s goals with respect to battery development are to provide industry-leading expertise in battery chemistry and battery material analysis to our internal customers spanning the complete product development cycle, from basic research to ensuring quality of vehicles in service.

You will be part of the electrification group within Materials Technology R&D. The group consist currently of 10 experienced research engineers. Our task is to supply Scania with technical expertise on materials for electrification.

Your main tasks

The battery team at Materials Technology is responsible for providing battery materials and chemistry expertise and carrying out post mortem cell and battery material analysis (cell teardown), as part of research projects, product development, field quality issues, production methods, and safety and work environment. We have an ambition to build world-class competence in battery materials and degradation processes as well as contribute to the internationally-recognised battery research community in Sweden.

Independent of role or position our employees have the same core values; customer first, respect for individuals, quality, integrity, determination and team spirit. We are constantly striving to improve the work environment and the products. We achieve this when our employees thrives and develop, we therefore strongly believe in personal development. If you are motivated and ready for a responsibility then the opportunities are here.

Your Profile

The successful candidate should have a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related field. A strong track record of experience working with lithium-ion batteries and their materials, as well as a broad understanding of current research and trends in the field is necessary. 

Meritorious skills and knowledge include:


• Knowledge and experience of applied electrochemical and chemical analysis methods relevant to lithium-ion batteries
• Knowledge and experience of battery modelling methods
• Knowledge and experience of software languages such as Python, Matlab, R, Julia
• Documented experience of academic supervision, e.g. of Masters or PhD students
• Good communication skills in written and spoken Swedish

Characteristics such as initiative and good cooperation skills are necessary. 

You are dedicated, curious, interested and driven to develop new ideas and deliver results. You thrive working in teams and are inspired by a creative climate surrounded by highly competent colleagues. You are customer oriented and outwardly can represent Materials Technology internally at Scania and externally towards Universities, institutes and companies in project collaborations. 

For more information

Contact Matthew Lacey +46855383399 matthew.lacey@scania.com or Öystein Krogen, +46 8 55372934 oystein.krogen@scania.com 

Applications should contain a personal letter and CV. Interviews will take place continuously so don't hesitate to apply as soon as possible. 

A background check might be conducted for this position.

We look forward to read your application.

 


Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2020, we delivered 66,900 trucks, 5,200 buses as well as 11,000 industrial and marine power systems to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 125 billion, of which over 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 50,000 people. Research and development are mainly concentrated in Sweden. Production takes place in Europe and Latin America with regional product centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON GROUP. For more information visit: www.scania.com.