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Magnus Gustafsson

Magnus Gustafsson

Chicago

Summary

Chief Technical Engineer with expertise in global HVAC development for Traton Trucks and School Buses. Extensive experience in design, testing, project management, and team leadership. Committed to enhancing technical solutions through a proactive approach and attention to detail. Highly organized and structured, consistently delivering optimal results for customers and the organization.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Technical Engineer HVAC, Expat,

International Motors, LLC.
Lisle
04.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated HVAC development teams in Europe and U.S. to achieve global roadmap alignment.
  • Facilitated collaboration among cross-functional teams for thermal management, chassis installation, and Electrical HW and SW.
  • Planned resources for initiatives and future development in support of global roadmap and budget.
  • Supported System Architects and Product Managers in the Lean Agile Processes.

Chief Engineer HVAC, Expat,

International Motors, LLC.
Lisle
03.2023 - 03.2025

Manager for a team with employees in both US and Mexico responsible for HVAC system in Trucks and School Buses.

  • Directed engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Managed team of engineers in design, development, testing, installation, and maintenance of complex mechanical systems.
  • Coordinated project timelines and resources to align efforts with strategic business objectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize product designs and manufacturing processes.
  • Led technical teams in efficiently troubleshooting and resolving engineering challenges in all phases of the product life cycle.

Manager Testing Climate Systems

Scania CV AB, Cab Development, Cab Interior
Södertälje
08.2014 - 02.2023

Manager for the team Testing Climate systems HW/SW on vehicle and system level including SW-calibration and responsible for the Vehicle property Climate comfort.

  • 2020 - Pre-development and development phases for BEV-solutions and future cab investigations. Capacity and methods for simulation is being added to the team.
  • 2018 - 2020 Product follow up, Product Cost Optimization Program, EU6-engines adaptations, Predevelopment and development phases for HEV-solutions.
  • 2014 - 2018 SW-calibration, Verification HW/SW and product follow up of current running cab program launched 2016.

Acting Manager Testing Climate Systems

Scania CV AB, Cab Development, Cab Interior
Södertälje
02.2014 - 07.2014

Acting line manager for the team responsible for testing Climate Systems and responsible for Climate comfort property.

  • Verification and SW-calibration phase of current running cab program launched 2016.

Object Manager Climate Systems

Scania CV AB, Cab Development, Cab Interior
Södertälje
10.2000 - 02.2014
  • 2009 - 2014 Project leading team for new Climate systems for current running cab program launched 2016. Pre-development and Development phase.
  • 2008 Acting project leader for team for new cab suspension system to enable larger cooling module for EU5 engines. Verification, Introduction and Product follow up phases.
  • 2007 - 2008 Project leading Pre-development team for new Climate systems, Instrument panel and parts of interior. Result is seen in current running cab program launched 2016.
  • 2004 - 2007 Project leading team for an update of HVAC-unit launched 2007. Development, Verification and Product follow up phases.
  • 2000 - 2004 Project leading team for new Climate systems for cabs launched 2003. Development, Verification, Introduction and Product follow up phases.

Design Engineer

Scania CV AB, Cab Development, Cab Interior
Södertälje
08.1994 - 10.2000
  • 1998 - 2000 Designer for HVAC-components and auxiliary heaters for cab program launched 2016 using CATIA CAD 2D/3D and responsible for component requirement specifications. Interaction with other project members and suppliers to create best possible design solutions.
  • 1997 - 1998 Designer and assignment leader for product follow up and Field quality improvements on cab program launched 1994. Including adjustments on HVAC-system, Cab insulation, Auxiliary heaters and various electrical components.
  • 1994 - 1997 Designer for Instrument panel installations of electrical components, ECU:s, electrical connectors and cable harness interfaces och sealings. Using CATIA CAD 2D/3D, interaction with other project members and assembly and service functions.

Student Engineer

Scania CV AB, Human Resources
Södertälje
08.1992 - 08.1994
  • 1993 - 1994 White collar intern including work as design engineer at engine cooling department, Production technician for gear box machining and Test engineer at R&D for Vehicle dynamics.
  • 1992 - 1993 Blue collar intern including industrial training skills, machining components for gear boxes and engines, quality follow up, engine assembly, delivery adjustment of complete chassis, method development laboratory for machining processes.

Assembler

Scania CV AB, Chassis production
Södertälje
07.1988 - 08.1992
  • 1988 October - 1992 August. Employment as Assembler in Chassis production with Study leave for remaining education period. Various assembly positions on chassis line during vacations from School.
  • 1988 June - August. First Summer job as Assembler of air pressure tanks and pneumatic components on chassis.

Education

University Certificate (80p, Two Years) - Mechanical Engineering

The Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm, Sweden
08.1994

High School Diploma -

Västergårdsgymnasiet, Technical Specialization
Södertälje, Sweden
06-1990

Skills

  • HVAC design
  • Project Management
  • Staff Management
  • Engineering, Procurement, and Design Management
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Responsible
  • Collaboration
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Technical Drawings
  • Mechanical Specifications

Affiliations

  • Windsurfing, Sailing, Alpine skiing
  • Home improvements
  • Picking mushrooms
  • Being with my family consisting of my wife Liselotte and two sons Albin and Ludvig.

Languages

Swedish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
German
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Technical Engineer HVAC, Expat,

International Motors, LLC.
04.2025 - Current

Chief Engineer HVAC, Expat,

International Motors, LLC.
03.2023 - 03.2025

Manager Testing Climate Systems

Scania CV AB, Cab Development, Cab Interior
08.2014 - 02.2023

Acting Manager Testing Climate Systems

Scania CV AB, Cab Development, Cab Interior
02.2014 - 07.2014

Object Manager Climate Systems

Scania CV AB, Cab Development, Cab Interior
10.2000 - 02.2014

Design Engineer

Scania CV AB, Cab Development, Cab Interior
08.1994 - 10.2000

Student Engineer

Scania CV AB, Human Resources
08.1992 - 08.1994

Assembler

Scania CV AB, Chassis production
07.1988 - 08.1992

University Certificate (80p, Two Years) - Mechanical Engineering

The Royal Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Västergårdsgymnasiet, Technical Specialization
Magnus Gustafsson