Unit Head - Emission Technology SWE

Role Summary

This role is open exclusively to internal candidates within TRATON Group R&D in Södertälje.

As Unit Manager – Emission Technology, you lead a specialist team of ten employees and coordinate external partners responsible for emission measurement equipment. The role combines people leadership with responsibility for developing and securing advanced emission measurement technology used in both test rigs and test vehicles.

You play a key role in ensuring high technical availability, compliance with legislation and standards, and harmonized ways of working across cost, quality, and timing. Through strong leadership and collaboration, you create the conditions for both people and technology to perform at a high level.

Job Responsibilities

As Unit Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of specialists within emission measurement technology
• Secure high technical availability and performance of emission measurement systems across test environments
• Drive development of measurement technology in line with product project requirements, standards, and legislation
• Coordinate internal and external calibration activities to ensure measurement traceability
• Act as a subject-matter expert, supporting ongoing assignments and development projects
• Harmonize and standardize technology, methods, and processes with focus on cost, timing, and quality
• Contribute actively to the global Measurement Systems & Quality management team and strengthen cross-functional collaboration

Who You Are

You are a confident and grounded leader with a strong technical foundation and a genuine interest in both people and technology. You lead by example, create trust, and use coaching as a natural part of your leadership. You enjoy working close to the technology while keeping a broader perspective on collaboration and continuous improvement.

You thrive in a role where you can combine structure with curiosity, and where cooperation across functions and borders is key.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a leadership role
• Strong technical background in metrology or measurement systems
• Interest and experience within emission measurement technologies
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
• Fluency in Swedish and English; German is considered an advantage

This Is Us

The Emission Technology unit is part of the global Measurement Systems & Quality organization. We are responsible for developing, maintaining, and securing emission measurement technology that supports product development, verification, and compliance across test environments.

We work in close collaboration with projects, laboratories, and partners, both locally and globally. Our environment is characterized by technical expertise, teamwork, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous development.

Application 

We look forward to receiving your application, consisting of your CV and kindly ask you not to share a cover letter to ensure an efficient and unbiased recruitment process for all parties. 

Apply as soon as possible, no later than March 15th 2026. Note: This role is open exclusively to internal candidates within TRATON Group R&D in Södertälje.

Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. 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:  

Hiring Manager: Thomas Roppelt,  thomas.roppelt@man.eu

We look forward to your application! 

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Position Details 

Part-time / Full-time:  Full-time 

Permanent / Temporary:  Permanent 

Required Travel:  0-25% 

Workplace:  Hybrid