Technical Leaders within Systems Engineering

Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Sweden; Mjölby kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Sweden is seeking Technical Leaders within Systems Engineering to shape the future of logistics. In this role, you will lead system development for autonomous vehicles, focusing on technical delivery and integrating customer needs into actionable requirements.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field, experience in systems engineering, and a passion for solving technical challenges. You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovative ideas and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with systems engineering and concept development.
• Experience in software engineering related to autonomous vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Develop system solutions for autonomous vehicles including safety-critical systems.
• Contribute throughout the entire development process from pre-study to production.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with customers and product management.

Skills

Applied Physics

Electrical / Electronics

Mechatronics

Computer Science

Technical Leadership

Software Engineering

Education

Degree in Applied Physics, Electrical / Electronics, Mechatronics, or Computer Science

Job description

Technical Leaders within Systems Engineering

Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Sweden

Join a company where innovation meets purpose. At Toyota Material Handling Europe's R&D department, Auto Solutions, we're not just developing autonomous warehouse vehicles - we're shaping the future of logistics. Here you'll have the opportunity to work close to the products in an environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and real impact. Your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your contribution helps us move the world smarter, safer, and more sustainably. Become part of something bigger-where technology drives progress and people drive innovation.

Your team and task to look forward to At Auto Solutions we invest and have an exciting journey ahead of us. Currently, we have approx. 70 team members within Auto Solutions. The Complete Vehicle Engineering team consists of 12 experienced team members. We work in an agile setup in the intersection where hardware meets software. As part of our systems engineering team, your focus will be on leading system development and tailoring solutions for our customers' business needs. Depending on your background and interests, the position can be shaped into one or a combination of following tracks.
Technical Lead – focus on technical delivery, drive and coordinate complex cross‑functional work to ensure the best delivery with respect to performance and quality. You help the organization reach goals by creating clarity, enabling collaboration, and leading system integration activities.
System Design – focus on translate customer needs into clear, actionable system requirements and design. You define how the system should work end‑to‑end, balancing trade‑offs and risks. The combination of creativity and structure is key to success.
Area Lead – focus on system development within a dedicated area, e.g. load handling, navigation and tooling. These areas include technology related to e.g. localization, path planning, perception, and sensor fusion. You will guide technology, roadmap, and system architecture for these areas.

Your responsibilities as System Engineer will include:

• Development of system solutions for autonomous vehicles (forklifts). A safety-critical system including both hardware and software.
• Contribute during entire development process, from pre‑study to production.
• Cross‑functional collaboration, including interaction with customers and product management.
• Contribute to continuous refinement of our way of working.

We're looking for people who bring a mix of the following skills and experiences:

• A degree in Applied Physics, Electrical / Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience within the field of systems engineering, including concept development and pre‑studies.
• Experience within a relevant field preferably related to software engineering, e.g. design of autonomous vehicles, robotics, automation system.
• Experience of technical leadership, e.g. for products, platforms, projects or programs.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Proficiency in Swedish is a plus.

You love to solve cross‑functional technical challenges, combining a systematic approach with business focus. Staying updated on industry trends, you actively contribute to defining strategies for systems and components. Your strong communication skills help foster a positive and supportive team environment. We believe that your attitude is as important as your skills!