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What starts with YOU, moves the world! Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Electrical Engineer I-II based at our Counterbalanced Development Center in Portland, Oregon. We’re looking for an energetic individual who will have a positive influence on the Electrical and Controls Test team. As an engineer for this team, you will participate in supporting a wide variety of research and development activities across multiple functional groups. Level placement is based on experience, technicalexpertise, and scope of responsibility.

Support day-to-day engineering and validation activities for electrical and controls systems across prototype and development vehicles, including electric vehicle performance, internal combustion vehicle systems, on-board systems, electrical components, vehicle networks, and software validation. Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation activities to confirm vehicle, system, and component performance against design requirements, quality standards, reliability expectations, and customer needs. Coordinate hands-on testing in lab, vehicle, and development environments, including preparing test setups, supporting instrumentation, troubleshooting issues, and documenting test progress. Review and analyze test data to identify performance trends, system issues, or opportunities for improvement, then communicate findings through clear verbal updates, written reports, and recommendations. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, and aftermarket teams to support product development, resolve technical concerns, and ensure designs are ready for successful release and customer use.

Curious and innovative thinker who enjoys troubleshooting technical challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. Clear and professional communicator with the ability to share updates, document findings, and collaborate across teams. Detail-oriented and committed to quality, accuracy, and consistency in work, documentation, and decision-making. Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate issues and take appropriate action to support product development. Collaborative, flexible team player who adapts to changing priorities and works effectively with others to resolve issues and move work forward.

Engineer I Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with control system focus. Experience: A new graduate or limited professional experience. Engineer II Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with control system focus. Experience: 1-2 years of engineering experience and/or 2 internships (e.g., MECOP).

Engineer I Basic knowledge of electrical components, circuits, control theory, electric motor drives, power electronics, inverters, and battery management systems. Familiarity with real-time control networks used in vehicle, mobile equipment, or automotive-style machine applications. Basic understanding of control system design and architecture, including embedded electronic hardware, software, and system integration. Ability to support electrical and controls validation activities by reviewing test data, troubleshooting system issues, and documenting findings. Working knowledge of vehicle systems, components, and electrical/software interfaces used in product development and testing environments. Engineer II – Additional Basic knowledge of vehicle, automotive, or industrial technology, including manufacturing processes, design and testing experience, and standard test practices and procedures. Basic understanding of real-time control networks used to operate vehicle, automotive, or industrial equipment in global applications.

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. As a global leader in the materials handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, has been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 100 years. For more information about a career with Hyster-Yale, please visit hyster-yalecareers.com.

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).

• competitive pay
• tuition reimbursement
• supportive work environment
• hybrid work option
• opportunities for growth and development
• paid time off
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k)

Permanent Time Type Full time Work Hours 40 Travel Required 1-10% Primary Location HY US Portland, OR Address 4000 NE Blue Lake Road Zip Code 97024-8710 Field-Based No Relocation Assistance Available

No We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry.