Chief Technical Engineer – HMI and Ergonomics

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The trucking industry is experiencing dynamic changes driven by trends such as electrification, autonomy, connectivity, and evolving regulations. International Motors, LLC, a leading supplier of trucks and buses, is committed to providing complete and sustainable transport solutions.

As part of TRATON R&D, we collaborate with the Group and sister brands Scania, MAN, and Volkswagen Truck and Bus to shape the future of mobility with innovative, customer-focused, and environmentally conscious solutions. We seek a curious, talented, and experienced Product Property Manager - Ergonomics, Chief Technical Engineer who is passionate about understanding technologies, product structures, and customer and business needs to create differentiated market products.

This role involves interacting with R&D, product planning, and commercial teams across brands to develop and implement roadmaps that enhance driver experience. Our core values—customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and waste elimination—are central to our work.

We are looking for a Product Property Manager - Ergonomics, Chief Technical Engineer with the drive and commitment to contribute to our success and elevate our company to the next level.

• Leverage ergonomics and customer experience expertise to develop system requirements and functionalities that deliver a market-leading driver experience.
• Apply physical and cognitive ergonomics principles to commercial vehicle research, design, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with product platforms, customers, industrial design, and engineering teams to design best-in-class products.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science with at least 15 years of experience in product design, development, or related fields, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• Or Master’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in leadership.
• Or PhD with at least 9 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in leadership.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee).

• Expertise in HMI and ergonomics vehicle and system requirements.
• Experience with full-cycle ergonomics/HMI development, including benchmarking, requirement creation, solution identification, task analysis, and validation.
• Ability to evaluate vehicle designs for ergonomic compliance and assist in critical design trade-offs.
• Translating user attributes into system requirements, understanding occupant packaging, ingress/egress, visibility, driver comfort, and HMI.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards impacting vehicle design.
• Experience with research and predevelopment needs.
• Active or previous Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Proficiency with Power
  
  BI or other data analysis tools.

• Dealing with ambiguity
• Drive for results
• Technical and functional skills
• Intellectual horsepower
• Learning agility
• Managing systems
• Positive attitude

We offer a competitive total rewards package including market-based salary, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, employee discounts, and more. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. Learn more at our benefits page.

About TRATON: TRATON SE, with brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, is a global leader in commercial vehicles, focusing on sustainable transportation solutions.

About International:
Founded in 1831, International Motors, LLC, based in Lisle, Illinois, produces durable trucks, engines, and buses, committed to sustainable mobility. For more, visit

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request by emailing , including the Job Requisition Number/Title and Location.