Calibration and Optimization Engineer

Scania Group; Södertälje kommun; On-site; SEK 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health center Gröndal

Wellness allowance

Result bonus

Flexible hours

Company car leasing

Job summary

Scania Group is seeking an experienced Calibration and Optimization Engineer in Södertälje to develop and optimize engine calibration strategies for peak performance, fuel efficiency and emissions compliance. You will be part of the Value Creation Team, shaping development roadmap and improving agile ways of working.

The role requires 5+ years in calibration, hands-on engine control knowledge, and collaboration across software, hardware and testing teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of calibration experience, preferably in heavy-duty diesel engines.
• Hands-on with engine control functions: fuel management, torque control and emissions.
• Experience with engine test benches, dynos, data acquisition and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop ECU calibration to optimize performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions.
• Collaborate with software, hardware and testing teams to integrate the full system view.
• Prepare technical reports and drive calibration initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Contribute to roadmap development and long-term calibration strategies.

Skills

Engine calibration

Diesel engines

Dyno testing

Data acquisition

Analytical mindset

Education

Technical degree

Tools

ECU software

Dyno/bench tools

Data acquisition tools

Job description

Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a leading supplier of trucks, buses, and engines to providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. Together with TRATON and our sister brands MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International, we are working to shape the future of mobility with innovative and environmentally conscious solutions.

Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future.

Role Summary

As a Calibration and Optimization Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and optimizing engine calibration strategies to ensure outstanding performance, fuel efficiency, emissions compliance, and product quality.

Beyond calibration development, you will be an integral part of our VCT [Value Creation Team], contributing to planning, prioritization and execution of development activities. You will contribute to technical decision-making, roadmap development, and the continuous improvement of agile ways of working within the VCT.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop ECU calibration to optimize performance, fuel efficiency and emissions.
• Good experience of engine management software and how calibration parameters affect system behaviour. Understanding of how software functionality supports calibration and control strategies.
• Hands on experience with engine test bench/dyno, data acquisition & analysis, validation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to collaborate with software, hardware and testing team to bring together the complete system view.
• Prepare technical reports as requested to show progress and results achieved.
• Take ownership of technical challenges and drive initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Contribute to technical decision making, roadmap development and long term calibration strategies
• Drive continuous improvements in processes, methods, and agile ways of working within the VCT.

Who You Are

To thrive in this role, you bring 5+ years of experience in calibration – ideally within heavy duty diesel engines along with a technical degree or equivalent practical experience. You enjoy working hands-on with engine control functions such as fuel management, torque control, and emissions, and you are comfortable both in engine test benches and real-world testing environments. You approach challenges with a curious and analytical mindset and collaborate well with the cross-functional team.

This Is Us

Our team develops and optimizes calibration for industrial and marine applications throughout the full product lifecycle. The team consists of base engine, after treatment and OBD calibration engineers. We collaborate in a dynamic learning environment, tackling challenges together and supporting one another to achieve success. The team prioritizes continuous improvement by embracing new practises for faster calibration, with a strong focus on inclusion, diversity and fostering open idea exchange.

As a manager, I foster collaboration in high stakes environment while driving improvement and growth. I clearly set goals and transparently communicate developments to the team, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Scania Offers

With a structured development plan and courses, Scania supports your career growth both locally and internationally.

Benefits include training at our health center Gröndal or wellness allowance, result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. Scania also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses.