Calibration and Optimization Engineer

Scania Nederland B.V.; Stjärna; On-site; SEK 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health center training

Wellness allowance

Performance bonus

Flexible hours

Company car leasing

Job summary

Scania is seeking a skilled Calibration and Optimization Engineer to develop engine calibration strategies for optimal performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions across heavy-duty diesel platforms.

You will join the VCT, planning and prioritizing development tasks, shaping roadmaps, and driving agile improvements while collaborating with software, hardware, and test teams to deliver robust calibration solutions globally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in calibration, ideally within heavy‑duty diesel engines.
• Hands-on with engine test benches, fuel management, torque control and emissions.
• Ability to collaborate with software, hardware and testing teams; cross‑functional.

Responsibilities

• Develop ECU calibration to optimize performance, fuel efficiency and emissions.
• Experience with engine management software and calibration parameters.
• Hands-on with engine test bench/dyno, data acquisition, validation and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with software, hardware and testing teams to achieve full system view.
• Prepare technical reports showing progress and results.
• Own technical challenges and drive initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Contribute to technical decisions, roadmaps and long-term calibration strategies.
• Drive continuous improvements in processes, methods and agile ways of working within the VCT.

Skills

Engine calibration

Engine testing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Engine management software

Engine dyno / test bench

Data acquisition

ECU calibration

Job description

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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.

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.

Application

We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.

Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: Neelam Kaur Bhamra, Head of Performance and Testing, [e-mail]