Research & Development Engineer

Educational and Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• Technical background in the manufacturing and/or IT area
• Working knowledge of digital tools for manufacturing
• Experience and knowledge from working in development projects
• Good communication and networking skills
• Able to demonstrate successful international experience within a global network

Proficiency in English

Experience from working with public funding

Project management experience is considered as a merit

Knowledge of product development processes is considered as a merit The Research & Development Engineer, Operations Technology Development are responsible for driving and securing technology development projects in the frame of smart manufacturing for Group Trucks Operations and provide expertise to the global organization. You will be part of the Research & Technology Development team and report to the Director Research & Technology Development.

Mission and purpose of the Job

Ensure delivery of technology development projects within in the responsibility area and foster knowledge transfer through internal and external networks

Ensure awareness of major technology trends and shifts and create understanding of how it will impact Operations. With that understanding also play an active role in the interface towards public funding authorities, universities and institutes

Key responsibilities

Drive Technology Development projects within a smart and connected manufacturing context including analytics, machine learning and cloud/edge solutions with internal and external partners in accordance to OTD program prioritizations

Ensure delivery or key technologies according to budget, TRL and budget decided by the OTD steering committee

Work together with the Technology Project Planning Manager to set and confirm budget and resource needs

Build and maintain relevant internal and external networks to transfer knowledge and results from Technology Development projects or other initiatives

Actively seek for new trends, best practices and opportunities globally as input to long term plans and roadmaps

As a member of the Research & Technology Development team drive defined improvement projects

For questions please contact

Thomas Lezama, Director Research & Technology Development, +46 (0)73 902 94 21

Cecilia Celestian, HR Business Partner, +46 313236361 Educational and Preferred Experience and Knowledge

Technical background in the manufacturing and/or IT area

Working knowledge of digital tools for manufacturing

Experience and knowledge from working in development projects

Good communication and networking skills

Able to demonstrate successful international experience within a global network

Proficiency in English

• Experience from working with public funding
• Project management experience is considered as a merit
• Knowledge of product development processes is considered as a merit