Master Thesis Student – Design of the Steering Wheel

Scania Group

. Develop a proposal for how Scania’s next-generation steering wheels can look .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeSödertälje • SwedenEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering and product development, with a strong focus on innovative design and user experience. Proficient in developing concepts that align with brand identity while adhering to legal and ergonomic standards.

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Mechanical EngineeringProduct DevelopmentIndustrial Design EngineeringUser ExperiencePrototyping

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Hard Skills

Concept DevelopmentErgonomic AnalysisBenchmarkingPrototype DevelopmentResearch Techniques

Soft Skills

CollaborationInnovationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Steering Wheel DesignBrand IdentityLegal ComplianceDriving InnovationThesis Project

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a proposal for how Scania’s next-generation steering wheels can look
Explore and research available and future techniques and functions
Connect steering-wheel concepts to Scania’s brand identity legacy
Understand legal and ergonomic demands and user experience
Benchmark trucks, personal cars, and other relevant work environments and products
Develop one or several steering-wheel concepts that fulfill future demands
Evaluate concepts and techniques to identify the most suitable concept
Develop the selected concept into a prototype
Collaborate with the driver control unit and instrument panel team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master student with focus in mechanical engineering, product development, industrial design engineering, or similar
Interest in driving innovation and exploring new solutions
English is required
Enclose CV, personal letter and school-leaving certificate/transcripts in the application
Available for a 20-work-week thesis project, or equivalent for 30 credits
Able to be on site at Scania in Södertälje most of the time
Swedish and English are spoken at the workplace

Benefits

Comp & perks

A thesis project at Scania is an excellent way of making contacts for your future working life
Support from the driver control unit and instrument panel team throughout the design and development process
Possibility to work remotely from time to time