• Test Engineer II - Mechanical

    Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (Portland, OR)


    Job Title

     

    Test Engineer II - Mechanical

     

    Job Category

     

    Engineering

    Job Description

    Test Engineer II - Mechanical

    **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 in our facility located in the Portland, Oregon area. HYMH designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally under the Hyster (http://www.nmhg.com/brands/hyster/) and Yale (http://www.nmhg.com/brands/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.

     

    Hyster-Yale is looking for an energetic individual who will have a positive influence on the organization and the verification of its product lines. This position plays a key role in the validation of all new products. This individual interacts with all aspects of the organization, including design, test, marketing, manufacturing, and procurement, to ensure we deliver quality lift trucks that meet customer requirements and acceptance. Join our team as we take forklift research, development, and testing to the next level.

    Responsibilities:

    + Conduct test plans (DVP&R, cycle tests, durability tests) on any/all forklift systems and validation on varying maturity levels, from concepts to production intent

    + Instrument and test batteries, both on and off vehicles

    + Identify and resolve development issues working closely with other departments such as Design and Manufacturing, as well as with external suppliers.

    + Maintain records for all system/component tests.

    + Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems

    + Maintain a list of work priorities and appropriately schedule people/resources to ensure on-time completion while supplying guidance to technicians and mechanics.

    + Communicate verbally and through written reports and presentations.

    + Document and publish test results.

    Qualifications:

    + BS/MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 2 or more year’s work experience in an engineering and/or manufacturing field

    + Knowledge/skill in automotive, industrial equipment, electric vehicles, materials handling, agricultural or similar vehicle technologies

    + Experience interpreting engineering drawings (components, weldments, hydraulic and electrical schematics)

    + Initiative-taking with solid leadership skills and ability to work with limited supervision.

    + Desire for direct work in a shop environment necessary and ability to work on forklift trucks.

    + Excels in innovative thinking, troubleshooting and problem solving,

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    + Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience working on mechanical and electrical systems of electric vehicle drivetrains; power systems, gearboxes/transmissions, braking systems, electric motor design, electric motor tuning, and electric vehicle controllers

    + Experience with Data acquisition systems such as SOMAT, LabView, Vector CANalyzer including knowledge of CAN communication protocol.

    + Practical understanding of validation, physical and virtual testing, and measurement equipment

    + Experience in a product development environment

    + Experience deriving conclusions from measured test data sets.

    Additional Qualifications:

    + Innovative thinking, troubleshooting and problem solving.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Global cross-functional mindset

    + Attention to Quality: Follow established procedures and be attentive to details to ensure accuracy in design and documentation.

    + Decision Making: Show good judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; ability to take decisive actions to develop product.

    + Systematic Problem solving: Prove ability to apply basic principles and methods to resolve product issues.

    + Teamwork and Flexibility: Function well in a team environment by collaborating with other employees and other departments. Be open minded and flexible enough to work effectively in an environment where project priorities may shift in response to customer needs.

    + Experience with Siemens PLM tools (Teamcenter and Polarion)

     

    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

     

    Job Type

     

    Permanent

     

    Time Type

     

    Full time

     

    Work Hours

     

    40

    Travel Required

    No

     

    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