• Electrical Vehicle Engineer

    Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (Greenville, NC)


    Job Title

     

    Electrical Vehicle Engineer

     

    Job Category

     

    Engineering

    Job Description

    _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 Vehicle** **Engineer** based at our Warehouse Product Development Center (WPDC) located in **Greenville, North Carolina** . This is a hands-on role with no direct reports, where you will play a vital part in developing innovative warehouse equipment solutions. You will lead product concept creation, development, testing, and implementation.

     

    In this position, you will collaborate closely with teams across engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and procurement to ensure that high-performance and cost-effective equipment reaches our global customers.

    What you will do:

    + Lead the design, development, testing, and release of advanced energy and electrical systems such as hydrogen fuel cells, Li-Ion batteries, and hybrid power sources.

    + Translate truck-level requirements into actionable system and component-level specifications.

    + Develop, validate, and execute test plans (DVP&R) for vehicle systems and components; analyze results and report findings.

    + Create and maintain engineering outputs including CAD drawings, specifications, bill of materials, test reports, and validation documentation.

    + Support and collaborate with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Marketing, and Aftermarket teams throughout development lifecycle.

    + Troubleshoot and resolve electrical harness and schematic-related issues during design and prototyping phases.

    + Coordinate prototype builds, system integration, and manufacturing support for pilot and production activities.

    Who you are:

    + A creative and driven engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for emerging technologies.

    + A clear communicator who enjoys cross-functional collaboration and thrives in a project-based environment.

    + Highly organized and self-directed, able to balance multiple development tasks and prioritize deadlines.

    + A continuous learner with a passion for sustainable energy and cutting-edge design.

    What you will need:

    + Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; required

    + Minimum **7 years of relevant industry experience** , ideally in vehicle development or industrial equipment design.

    Skills, Experience & Abilities

    + **Alternative Power Expertise:** Hands-on experience designing and developing lead-acid, Li-Ion batteries, vehicle electrical systems, and hybrid power sources.

    + **Design & Drafting** **: Proficient** in CAD (Siemens NX preferred), 3D wire harness design, and electrical schematic tools (Zuken E3). Strong knowledge of drafting practices and engineering analysis.

    + **Validation & Testing:** Skilled in developing and executing DVP&Rs and interpreting test results to ensure system reliability and performance.Thorough understanding of the design and development process from requirements generation to creating and executing test plans for electrical control systems

    + **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Proven ability to support manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, and aftermarket teams across the full product lifecycle.

    + **Project Management & Communication:** Effective at managing complex projects, documenting processes, and clearly communicating technical concepts across teams.

    + **Technical** **C** **a** **pabilities** **:** Proven experience with CAN Open protocol. Proven capability to define and write requirements in a requirements database (Polarion exp is a plus). Proven knowledge of the V&V process (with examples)

    + **Software** **Management** **Capabilities:** Proven experience and knowledge of executing software development programs. Working knowledge of MBSE designs (utilizing Simulink is a plus) Translate truck level requirements into hardware and software component requirements. Knowledge and experience utilizing Model in the Loop (MIL) processes. Knowledge based experience in executing Software development programs using Automated Hardware in the Loop (HiL).

    Who we are:

    Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services a complete range of application-tailored lift trucks, attachments and fuel cell solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials. As a global leader in the Materials Handling industry, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, have been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years.

    What we offer:

    _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)._

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    Job Type

     

    Permanent

     

    Time Type

     

    Full time

     

    Work Hours

     

    40

    Travel Required

    No

     

    Primary Location

     

    HY US Greenville, NC (WPDC)

     

    Address

     

    5200 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy

     

    Zip Code

     

    27834

     

    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