Interaction Designer for Driver Solutions HMI

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions. This sustainability transformation push us to rapidly introduce products with new complex technologies. Here the interaction between the human and the machine is crucial for developing competitive products that are safe, efficient and pleasurable.

Do you have a passion to bring complex technologies to simple interactions with humans? We are looking for an Interaction Designer to strengthen our team within Driver Solutions HMI at Scania Research and Development. If you are looking for a position within a highly cross-functional environment where fast iterations, flexibility and continuous user testing are success factors, this is the position for you!

Who we are

Driver Solutions HMI is a team of Interaction and Sound Designers that develop Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) for all Scania products that have drivers i.e. trucks and buses. We are the voice of our users to ensure good fit between human and technology. The group is positioned within Scania’s Research and Development at the Design Department, but our collaborations span over several business areas and departments. Our working environment is characterized by inclusion, team spirit, flat hierarchy and transparency. Currently the team’s main focus is to look into how trends such as digitalization, electrification and advanced driver assistance systems will shape the future driver workplace.

About the role

You are in the centre of our pre-development and industrialization projects, where you will balance demands and requirements from Visual Graphics Design, Engineering, Ergonomics and Sales & Marketing. You stand for the voice of good fit between human and technology which guides your design decisions independent of demands, requirements and limitations from other cross-functions. You will develop new interaction design in quick iterations and conduct user testing to objectively prove and verify your design. You will be the spider in the net that keep continuous dialogue with the cross-functions and you have delegated responsibility to plan activities for external resources, as well as your own to meet project deadlines.

Summary of responsibilities

• Develop interaction concepts/wireframes
• Conduct User Testing
• Be a strong voice for the human factor within the projects to ensure products that are that are safe, efficient and pleasurable.
• Drive the development of interaction design by close collaboration with stake holders and cross-functions.
• Coordinate and plan design activities for external resources that will act as support in you daily work.

Who you are

To be successful in this position, you need to be creative, flexible and a dedicated team player. You are a fast problem solver with an ability to quickly navigate between details and contexts. You have passion for design and are a natural communicator that is skilled at proving your opinion.

You have a Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent. Your degree shall have been specialized within User Experience (UX) Design, Interaction Design, Human Machine Interaction (HMI) or that you have proven professional experience within these fields. Previous professional experience within User Experience (UX) Design, Interaction Design, Human Machine Interaction (HMI) is advantage but not a requirement.

If you think that you are suitable for this position, we highly encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

Application

Apply by 23th August at the latest.

Your application should include a CV, cover letter and copies of any certificates. Selections will be made throughout the application period.

For any sorts of question, please contact Viktor Krödel Jonsson (Team Manager) at +46 70088 33 45

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions, including trucks and buses for heavy transport applications combined with an extensive product-related service offering. Scania offers vehicle financing, insurance and rental services to enable our customers to focus on their core business. Scania is also a leading provider of industrial and marine engines. In 2019, we delivered 91,700 trucks, 7,800 buses as well as 10,200 industrial and marine engines to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 152 billion, of which about 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 51,000 people. Research and development are concentrated in Sweden, with branches in Brazil and India. Production takes place in Europe, Latin America and Asia, with regional production centers in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON SE.