Electrical Engineer I or II

About the position

Electrical Engineer I or II - Electrical Controls and Power Electronics Put a LIFT in Your Career! Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HYMH), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Engineer I/II at our facility located in Portland, OR. HYMH designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names. We are one of the global leaders in the Material Handling industry and have been building relationships and partnering with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 90 years. HYG is looking for an energetic individual who will have a positive influence on the Electrical Controls and Power Electronics team. As an engineer for this team, you will participate in supporting a wide variety of research and development activities across multiple functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, release, and follow up development activities to ensure that the engineering outputs meet the quality, reliability, performance, and cost expectations of the customer, for the following systems: Electric Vehicles, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Telematics, Vehicle Networks, Electrical Components
• Collaborate and provide support to the Manufacturing, Sourcing, Marketing, and Aftermarket groups engaged in the project.
• Develop system and component level requirements from truck level requirements.
• Support development testing to ensure design robustness to requirements.
• Developing and debugging of embedded systems hardware and software.
• In-depth analysis of electronic and electrical component specifications.
• Analyze data and communicate test results both verbally and through written reports.
• Provide product/process specification documents, detailed drawings, test engineering reports, sales and product information.

Requirements

• For the Engineer I: B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree.
• A new graduate or with limited experience.
• Basic knowledge and proficiency in drafting practices, CAD, design layouts and engineering analysis.
• Basic knowledge and proficiency in electrical components, circuits, control theory, electric motor drive theory, power electronics and inversion, and battery management systems.
• Awareness of real time control networks for controlling vehicle/automotive type machines for the global marketplace.
• Basic knowledge in control system design and architectures including both electronic hardware and software of embedded systems.
• For the Engineer II (in addition to the above): B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree.
• One - two years engineering experience and/or 2 internships (e.g., MECOP).
• Basic knowledge and proficiency in some or more of vehicle/automotive technology, manufacturing technology, design/test experience, test practices and procedures.
• Basic proficiency of real time control networks for controlling vehicle/automotive/industrial type machines for the global marketplace.

Nice-to-haves

• Innovative thinking, troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to Quality: Follow established procedures and be attentive to details to ensure accuracy in design and documentation.
• Decision Making: Exhibit good judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; demonstrate ability to take decisive actions to develop product.
• Systematic Problem solving: Demonstrate ability to apply basic principles and methods to resolve product issues.
• Teamwork and Flexibility: Function well in a team environment by working well with other employees and other departments.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing