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At TRATON Group, you are an important part of something bigger. Joining us means gaining behind-the-scenes access to how the entire transportation industry works. As part of a global team of industry experts, you will have the opportunity to think big, experience more, and go further. Being bigger also means being stronger. Together with our brands, we have the collective power to transform transportation.
The TRATON Group's Research & Development (R&D) organization is undergoing a major transformation with the goal of becoming an even stronger group by consolidating a global R&D structure. We are positioning ourselves to fully deliver a time-critical R&D roadmap, meeting high expectations for customer value generation while driving efficiency and effectiveness.
This transformation will strengthen our competitiveness — helping us gain market share and ensuring that the R&D area is a solid strategic partner for the TRATON Group and its brands: Scania (Sweden and Latin America), MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus.
Development of vehicle systems for commercial vehicle applications, with a focus on e‑Propulsion and Drivetrain systems, ensuring product performance, quality, mass targets, and cost targets, while adhering to project assumptions, scope, and timelines as defined in the Project Roadmap.
One of the key responsibilities of the Product Development Engineer is to define the strategic vision for the product and its validation plan. This includes analyzing the market, identifying opportunities, understanding customer needs, and aligning product objectives with the company’s overall strategy.
**Responsabilities**
- Development of e‑Propulsion and Drivetrain systems, including Clutch, Transmission, Driveshaft and Axles, using Agile methodology;
- Material optimization with a focus on mass and cost reduction, applying knowledge of strength of materials and vehicle dynamics;
- Analysis of the development and execution of systems and components under responsibility, ensuring final product performance, quality, timelines, and cost targets;
- Support during the Pre‑Development phase, providing inputs based on lessons learned from previous projects and field issues, including layout execution;
- Benchmarking activities on competitor vehicles to support and guide development decisions;
- Support for internal, external, and homologation testing, analysis of test results, and project revisions according to engineering and quality approval criteria, ensuring final product performance;
- Monitoring of prototype assembly, ensuring quality, performance, and compliance with scheduled test timelines;
- Preparation of technical documentation in accordance with Engineering disciplines for component release;
- Problem analysis and resolution using structured methodologies;
- Coordination of all required stakeholders within cross‑functional teams (R&D, Purchasing, Production, etc.);
- Participation and support in VCT follow‑up meetings, tracking task execution and progress;
- Follow‑up of development activities with suppliers, including concept development, technical studies, tooling, and testing;
- Planning of activities within the area of responsibility, ensuring decision‑making aligned with project milestones;
- Application of innovations and new technologies to current products and ongoing projects.
- Mechanical / Electrical / Automotive / Mechatronics / Production Engineer;
- Postgraduate degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Production, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics Engineering, and/or Project Management or Business Management is desirable;
- Hybrid / Electric Vehicles / Vehicle Dynamics / Automotive Mechanics are also desirable;
- Fluent English is required for daily work with a multicultural Traton Group team;
**Our compensation packages:**
- Meal allowance;
- Home-office allowance (hybrid model);\*
- Profit Sharing – PLR\*
- Daycare allowance (for mothers and single fathers)
**Our Health and Well-being Programs and Plans**
- Bradesco Saúde National Medical Assistance;\*
- Psychological Assistance; (“Oriente-me” Program)
- Dental Assistance;\*
- Psychologist and Social Worker available at the workplace for eventual needs;
- Total Pass; (access to gyms, studios, and other health and well-being partners)
- Medipreço; (discounts on medicines, cosmetics, and personal hygiene items)
- Travel Insurance; (international travel insurance for employees and their direct dependents, valid only for emergencies, with no additional cost to the employee)
- Endowment Plan;
- Private Pension Plan;
- Life insurance
**Services and Programs designed especially for you:**
- Extended maternity leave (6 months) + extended paternity leave (20 days)
- Lactation room;
- “Baby in focus” – gift for the baby at birth
- Chartered transportation (commute to/from work)
- Free parking and on-site restaurant;
- Christmas basket;
- Christmas gift for children up to 12 years old;
- “Birthday day-off” – your birthday is your day off;
- According to Company Policy: Benefits are subject to specific conditions and may change. Some benefits may involve payroll deductions.