Meet our people
Scania values and benefits from the diversity of skills, backgrounds, experiences and cultures that comes from having more than 50,000 employees working in more than 100 countries. Here, several of our people tells us what it’s like to work at Scania.
"It's a huge company, but it feels like a family business." /Linus Bergfors, Product Manager within autonomous solutions.
"Here I got balance between work and home." /Anja Hemmingsson, Senor Sourcing Manager for Machine Investments.
"At Scania we help each other to be better."/ William Jansson, Product Engineer at the chassis assembly.
Service Manager at People & Culture IT
Imagine being responsible for the support of a new global system within HR. That is a challenge, and also fun. Add two children and a horse.! It’s lucky that Scania’s Christina Crafoord has an almost unlimited supply of energy and an ability to maintain balance in life.
Software Developer on our Digital Dealer programme
Giulio Caccin moved from Italy four years ago to Sweden to work as a Software Developer at Scania. He values the company’s trust and encouragement. “I’ve been given a lot of freedom and I’ve felt empowered…I couldn’t be happier!” he says.
Head of AI technologies
Blessy Perumal Chacko, first joined Scania as a Java Developer and has since taken on several different roles. Blessy encourages girls and women out there to pursue work in the tech industry. “Just take that step and you’ll find your way”.
Amanda Claesson
Key Account Manager at Power Solutions
Former trainee Amanda Claesson is Key Account Manager for
Scania’s Power Solutions. “I am sort of a unicorn, another species among our engineers as I did business studies and work in sales. But I am equally necessary for our company’s success – there is so much more to Scania than engineering”.¨
Assignment Manager at the axle and gearbox department
Saranik Sarkar wanted a job within the automotive industry. He was already familiar with the Scania brand, before he left his hometown near Kolkata in India in 2016. “It is very exciting to work for a company that is constantly working with improvement of quality and processes,” he says.
Career News
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23 Aug 2023
More than Pride – Scania’s work on diversity and inclusion
Scania proudly participates in Stockholm Pride Parade in August every year, and colleagues around the world are involved in Pride activities. It’s a way to show support for the LGBTQI community, but also the tip of the iceberg on the work that is done with diversity and inclusion at the company on a daily basis. -
05 Jul 2023
“Blessy inspires women to take the step in to the tech industry
Blessy Perumal Chacko, Head of AI technologies, first joined Scania as a Java Developer and has since taken on several different roles. Blessy encourages girls and women out there to pursue work in the tech industry. “Just take that step and you’ll find your way”. -
15 May 2023
From Syntax to Sync: Gökberk Nur's exploration beyond software engineering
Gökberk Nur finds working as a software engineer is more than coding. Communication skills play an important role and the interest in design, particularly for a front-end developer is an added advantage. -
22 Mar 2023
“I can’t see any place else that can offer me what Scania does”
Giulio Caccin moved from Italy four years ago to Sweden to work as a Software Developer at Scania. He values the company’s trust and encouragement. -
21 Mar 2023
“My teammates made me feel comfortable right from the start"
From Uppsala University to Scania’s headquarters, Elin realises that stepping into the corporate world as a Software Developer is not as frightful as she initially envisioned. -
21 Mar 2023
A unicorn among engineers
Scania’s Power Solutions is one of our business areas that supplies engines and services in industries that demand highly reliable and heavy-duty components. Former trainee Amanda Claesson is Key Account Manager for one of our largest customers in this field. -
20 Mar 2023
Blessy inspires women to take the step
Participants will be gathering at the Women in Tech conference in Stockholm, Sweden on 23 March to advance girls and women in the technology sector. Representing us at the Scania booth is Blessy Perumal Chacko, Head of AI technologies. -
08 Mar 2023
Energy and interaction make Christina’s world spin
As Service Manager at Scania’s People & Culture IT, Christina Crafoord has taken on a new role. Not just for her, but for a completely new position that hasn’t been available before. -
27 Feb 2023
Employee initiative helps accelerate Skill Capture
The XLR8 network was launched in Södertälje in 2015 as an employee discussion forum about gender equality at work, but it has since grown to become a network that is an important voice in helping to create an inclusive workplace. Rebecca Ivemyr and Sofie Lundberg, from XLR8 explain more. -
04 Jan 2023
Young Potential Trainee Program
We are looking for visionaries who can help us create new, sustainable innovations for the future of transport, to lead us to a better tomorrow. -
04 Jan 2023
Niklas Timarsson develops important connections
The Young Potential Trainee Program gave Niklas Timarson, Development Engineer at Scania, a good overview of the opportunities that are open for young engineers like himself. -
20 Dec 2022
Saranik is encouraged by the Scania Way
Saranik Sarkar wanted a job within the automotive industry. After the exam he applied for jobs while studying to improve his Swedish. And finally, there was a position open for him at Scania headquarters in Södertälje. -
09 Dec 2022
The Scania Hack is a creative hub and an energy boost
What started as a weekend hack in Scania’s gym-hall in 2012 by a bunch of enthusiasts from Scania IT, has become an institution that is relevant to the whole company. -
15 Aug 2022
“Variety and challenges are what motivate me"
Kewser Jemal Said came to Sweden from Egypt in 2013 through the UN refugee programme. Now she’s a Full-Stack Developer for a team focused on providing access to performance and service data for Scania’s customers.