Engineer - TRATON R&D US, LLC

International Motors•Elmendorf, TX

12d

About The Position

With its brands Scania, MAN, International and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its range comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. At TRATON, we are convinced that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Together with our brands we have the power to bring about decisive change. With the right resources, tools and guidelines, we support our brands in making the future of transportation more sustainable. In April 2023, TRATON embarked on an ambitious journey to integrate independent brand Research & Development (R&D) Organizations in Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus into a single global TRATON R&D organization. By integrating the capabilities and resources of our brands, we will accelerate the introduction of new technologies and solutions to deliver the most competitive products and solutions to our customers. We currently have a great opportunity for an Engineer on our TRATON USA’s R&D Team. We are seeking an Engineer with any level of experience and technical background that includes validation and testing. This candidate will receive test requests and participate in cross-functional meetings involving fasteners and mechanical testing. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be willing to work in a team environment with more and less experienced peers and be able to recognize when their own knowledge is lacking - all to facilitate critical and correct analysis of complex, difficult or ambiguous materials or fastener related problems. Preferably the candidate should have 1 to 2 years’ validation engineering experience, in automotive, commercial, or off-road vehicle industries. Industry Experience: working knowledge of properties and processes and appropriate application of vehicle systems and assemblies. Internship or other experience in a lab or testing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Nice To Haves

Any level of experience and technical background that includes validation and testing.
Excellent communication skills.
Willing to work in a team environment with more and less experienced peers.
Able to recognize when their own knowledge is lacking - all to facilitate critical and correct analysis of complex, difficult or ambiguous materials or fastener related problems.
1 to 2 years’ validation engineering experience, in automotive, commercial, or off-road vehicle industries.
Industry Experience: working knowledge of properties and processes and appropriate application of vehicle systems and assemblies.
Internship or other experience in a lab or testing environment.
Understanding and appreciation of design processes and related tools.
Ability to communicate across organizations and levels.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to drive and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Independent work in the core area of responsibility for the Material Laboratories and team.
Apply knowledge of engineering basics to engineering, testing, innovation, manufacturing, and outside test services.
Contribute to internal queries and research projects.
Evolve material engineering procedures and specifications in area of responsibility.
Support development of the material engineering specifications, procedures, and standards for all International.
Domestic and International travel is required 10% of the time.