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Role Summary
This role is a part of TRATON Group R&D, located in Södertälje, Sweden
The Electrification Battery Test Team is seeking talented engineers eager to embrace new challenges.
Are you interested in joining a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing sustainable transportation solutions?
With demand for innovative and environmentally responsible transport options increasing rapidly, Scania has made significant investments in battery testing infrastructure, emphasizing both performance and lifespan evaluation. This commitment positions us to address the evolving needs of our customers and society at large. We are currently recruiting a proactive, analytical engineer to support data analytics related to test outcomes.
Job Responsibilites
This role will further strengthen our expertise in safety and abuse testing, focusing on understanding battery behavior under adverse conditions and validating the effectiveness of implemented safety features. Assignments will be tailored based on your experience, skill set, and aspirations. Effective communication with test stakeholders is essential for successful testing processes. We continuously enhance our methodologies and actively encourage innovative ideas and new approaches within our culture.
Who You Are
We believe diversity drives achievement and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds – your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us. You may have a background in chemistry with a master’s degree in electrochemistry and hands-on laboratory experience, or you might be an engineer specializing in mechatronics with programming proficiency and a passion for practical problem-solving. Regardless of your specific strengths, you excel at interpreting data, presenting results in clear, concise graphs, and engaging in collaborative discussions with team members.
Preferred qualifications include:
· Experience with rig automation systems such as LabView Puma or similar platforms
· Familiarity with metrology (“the science of measurement”)
· Proficiency in Swedish or German
This Is Us
Our highly skilled team brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and technical disciplines, fostering an environment that values open communication and collaboration. Our mission is to derive actionable insights from our tests through comprehensive analysis, curiosity, and knowledge-sharing. The Battery Stack Testing Unit manages a range of responsibilities, from single cell to sub-pack level battery tests, primarily conducted within our advanced laboratories located in Södertälje.
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 2025-07-29. 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 will be required for this role.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: Fredrik Laurantzon, PhD, Unit Head of Testing Stack – TGRBSCS, fredrik.laurantzon@scania.com
We look forward to your application!
This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON Group R&D