to be filled from: now on

Your working environment

TRATON Research & Development (R&D) is undergoing a major transformation to establish a strong, global Group R&D organization. Our goal is to deliver a time-critical roadmap, deliver outstanding customer value, and drive innovation across our brands—Scania, MAN, INTERNATIONAL and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. This transformation will strengthen our competitiveness and position Group R&D as a key business partner within TRATON Group. We are now looking for you to be part of this exciting change journey, shaping the future of Group R&D.

Your tasks

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of lighting components
• Ensure compliance with all technical specifications, legislation and industry standards
• Collaborate with system architects and other engineering teams to integrate lightning components into the vehicle
• Define and execute validation tests, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and in-vehicle testing
• Act as the technical interface for international suppliers
• Monitor development progress to ensure quality, timing, and milestone adherence
• Analyze and resolve technical issues during development and in the field
• Continuously enhance component performance based on test results and user feedback
• Create and maintain technical documentation for components
• Provide regular updates and reports to project stakeholders

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in lighting component development or a similar role
• Experience working in international and cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of lighting components, especially for heavy duty vehicles
• Experience with system integration and validation in the automotive sector
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Intercultural competence and ability to collaborate across time zones
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English written and spoken

• Flexible working hours with trust-based working hours
• Up to 80% working remotely as well as 20 days/year working from abroad in the EU
• 30 leave days + 6-8 additional free days due to conversion option
• Attractive compensation with 5 special payments
• Benefits and employee discounts including VW leasing offers
• Company pension scheme
• Digital learning from everywhere
• Global career opportunities with TRATON brands in Sweden, USA and Brazil

Job information 

This position is with TRATON R&D Germany (department TGREEVA (69804743)). 

Reference number: 3657 

Sabrina Dexl, +491724016059, will be happy to answer any questions you may have. 

The contact person for the department is: Hiring Manager OR Barbara Christine Nuscheler. 

Integrity and compliance are essential parts of our corporate culture. 

We promote diversity and equal opportunities and look forward to receiving diverse applications.