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.We see the individuality of our employees as a strength and welcome diverse applications from people with different backgrounds. If you need support during your application, please contact us.
A Method Engineer for Engines & Aftertreatment defines, develops, and verifies workshop and service methods that ensure Tratons powertrain systems are maintainable, safe, efficient, and cost-effective throughout their lifecycle. The role bridges engineering and service operations, transforming complex technical design data from engine and exhaust aftertreatment systems into practical repair, maintenance, and diagnostic procedures used by technicians worldwide.
The role is located in Munich, Germany, and you will work as part of Tratons global organisation within R&D. You will be employed under Traton Germany, reporting legally to the legal manager in Munich and functionally to the manager in Södertälje, Sweden.
Your Tasks
- Development, validation, and optimization of repair and maintenance methods for engines, exhaust aftertreatment systems, and other powertrain components
- Ensuring that service methods are ergonomic, efficient, and compliant with safety and environmental standards
- Representing the service perspective in product and process development while collaborating closely with engineering, diagnostics, documentation, and tooling teams
- Analyzing and optimizing service processes using digital simulation and verification tools
- Developing and maintaining technical repair standards and translating engineering and CAD data into practical workshop and service instructions
- Supporting technical documentation through method validation and technical clarification
- Promoting standardization and the sharing of best practices within Powertrain Service Engineering
- Acting as a point of contact for technical inquiries and supporting training activities, service organizations, and international projects
- Contributing field experience and service insights to continuously improve maintainability, service quality, and technical solutions
Your Profil
- Strong technical understanding of internal combustion engines, exhaust aftertreatment systems, and related powertrain components
- Practical experience with trucks, buses, and engines, with a solid understanding of real workshop environments and service operations
- Proven ability to translate complex engineering and design data into safe, practical, and workshop-ready repair and maintenance methods
- Experience with 3D software, digital simulation, verification, and method validation tools
- Background in service, maintenance, or repair within the automotive or commercial vehicle industry, ideally involving TRATON products or comparable systems
- Analytical mindset with a structured and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.Strong collaboration, communication, and technical documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams
- Proficiency in English; German and Swedish language skills are considered an advantage
We offer
- 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 GmbH in München (department TGROPM (70471782)).
Reference number: 6148
Marlene Löw will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
The contact person for the department is Patrick Rothfuß.
Integrity and compliance are essential parts of our corporate culture.
We promote diversity and equal opportunities and look forward to receiving diverse applications.