Chief Technical Engineer - HMI and Ergonomics

Position Overview The trucking industry is going through a dynamic phase driven by trends such as electrification, autonomy, connectivity and an evolving regulatory space. International Motors, LLC, a leading supplier of trucks and buses, is at the forefront of providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. As part of TRATON, we are working 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 are looking for a Chief Technical Engineer – HMI and Ergonomics that enjoys and is passionate about understanding the technologies, product structure, customer and business needs that will create a differentiated product in the market. This role entails interacting with the Group and cross‑brand teams in R&D, product planning and commercial teams to understand the commercial need to then create and deliver the roadmaps that will lead International’s vehicles to higher levels of driver experience. Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Responsibilities Use an ergonomics and customer experience background to develop system requirements and functionality that capitalize in providing a market leading driver experience. Background experiences of interest are related to experience with application of physical and cognitive ergonomics principles and techniques to commercial vehicle research, design and evaluation. Will be responsible for working with product platforms, customers, industrial design and engineering to design best‑in‑class products. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science, at least 15 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience, at least 2 years of lead experience. Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science, at least 12 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience, at least 2 years of lead experience. PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science, at least 9 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies and/or computer science experience, at least 2 years of lead experience. Additional Requirements Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status). Desired Skills Expert in HMI and Ergonomics vehicle and system requirements definition. Experience executing full‑cycle Ergonomics/HMI development: benchmarking, requirement authoring, solution identification, task analysis, validation. Experience evaluating vehicle designs as part of the product development process to assure compliance with ergonomic criteria and assisting designers and engineers in making critical design trade‑offs to ensure usability of the end product. Experience in translating key user‑facing attributes such as occupant packaging, ingress/egress, visibility, driver comfort, and in‑vehicle HMI to system requirements. Regulatory awareness: solid understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements impacting vehicle design. Background in cascading business needs to research, and predevelopment needs. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): active or previously held CDL. Experience with PowerBI and/or other data analysis tools. Competencies Dealing with Ambiguity Drive for Results Functional/Technical Skills Intellectual Horsepower Learning on the Fly Managing Through Systems Positive Attitude Benefits and Compensation This position offers competitive market‑based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge, and experience. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr International Motors, LLC