Technical Manager, Electrification

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

The Electrification section is looking for a Technical Manager for Electric Motor Development. Our vision is to provide Traton customers with optimal powertrain solutions for heavy-duty vehicles. As Technical Manager, you will be an important link in the chain to help achieve our goal.

Role and duties

Take the chance to be the first Technical Manager for Electric Motor Development in the Traton group! You will work on a broad basis in a field of technology in which we are aiming to accelerate our knowledge development.

The role has two main responsibilities.


• Point out direction in the technology area by establish and execute Road Maps. The aim is to create ways to satisfy the functional requirements for electric propulsion that provide world class solutions to our customers.
• Drive the work of establishing, developing and maintaining system and requirement descriptions, including associated internal standards within Traton. Also represent Scania from a technical perspective in work on upcoming external standards and legal requirements within electric propulsion.

We believe that the best way to succeed in your role is to maintain a keen eye on the world around you and deliver knowledge to the value-creating teams within Electrification. We believe that good collaboration within the VW Group and Traton is one of the keys to success. As Technical Manager, you will monitor developments in the field of technology, both in research and in industry, and consider their implementation for heavy-duty vehicles at Traton.

You will monitor and identify where further research is needed in order to meet overall goals that relate to electric powertrains. As part of this, you will participate in the Research Council and in technology meetings at section and/or department level.

Your qualities and skills

You most likely currently work as a senior electric motor designer or manager of a developing organisation. You possess expert-level competence in the field of technology. You have a wide network of contacts within industry and academia that ensures you are always on top of the latest information with regard to technology trends.  

Good spoken and written English is a requirement; Swedish is an advantage. It is important for you to be good at adapting your communication to the needs of the situation, thus enabling clear and comprehensible communication at all levels. You are goal-driven, pragmatic, independent and understand how you seek out and deliver value for the organisation.

What we offer

We offer a healthy and inspiring workplace, with great respect for the individual. You have great opportunities to shape your work and your future. Your personal and professional development is important and something we encourage and support.

In addition to career and development opportunities, Scania offers other benefits such as a discounted company car, performance bonus, occupational pension, flexible working hours, subsidized lunches and much more. In Stockholm we also offer a direct bus service between Stockholm and Södertälje with Scania Job Express

Contact information  

For more information about the position you can contact Michael Waern, recruiting manager, on +46 70 650 57 65, michael.waern@scania.com. 

Application  

If you feel you have the skills and desire to take on this challenging role, please apply by submitting your resume by 7 December. Please send in your application as soon as possible, screening and interviews will be done continuously. We are looking forward to read your application!   

A background check might be conducted for this position. 


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.