Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
automation
RoboticsElectricalEngineer
“Robotics Electrical Engineer at Hyster-Yale Materials Handling. Skills: Robotics Electrical Engineering, electrical solutions for robotic vehicle products, autonomous forklifts, tow tractors, sensors and computer hardware packaging, robust mountings/brackets/enclosures design, validation activities. concept, design, development, and release of electrical solutions for robotic vehicle products. packaging sensors and computer hardware”
Industry & Context.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills; issue triage; root cause analysis; corrective action development
Occasional domestic and international travel may be required to customers, suppliers, manufacturing sites, and test locations, working with prototype robotic vehicles
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, product design or other related engineering discipline, 5-7 years of electrical engineering experience in product development and design, Ability to use fault-finding and diagnostics tools and equipment (DVM’s, oscilloscopes, dataloggers), Good familiarity and exposure to vehicle/industrial communication networks (e. g. , CANbus to SAE J1939 or CANopen standards), Familiarity with electrical CAD systems to be able to model harnesses and prepare drawings and schematic layouts, Familiarity with product regulatory requirements (EU machinery directive/regulations, EMC, low voltage) and supporting industrial electrical safety standards (ISO, IEC and EN), Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, Knowledge of design review tools/processes (e. g. , FMEA, risk assessments)
Nice to Have
Exposure to robotics, autonomous vehicles, mobile/off-highway equipment, or industrial automation (projects, coursework, internships, or personal projects), Familiarity with sensors/actuators used in robotic systems (e. g. , cameras/LiDAR, encoders, motors, servos, safety devices) and their considerations for installation, Experience with Siemens NX and/or Siemens Teamcenter (or comparable CAD/PDM tools), Experience working with suppliers and/or manufacturing plants (DFM/DFA, tolerance stack-ups, and cost awareness)
What You'll Do.
and release of electrical solutions for robotic vehicle products
packaging sensors and computer hardware
designing robust mountings/brackets/enclosures
supporting validation activities
development of product electrical architectures
understanding solution requirements
developing Design Validation Plans & Reports (DVP&R’s)
driving verification and validation of new automation solutions
reviewing test reports
optimizing designs for manufacture
release of design packages
participation in issue triage
corrective action development
hands-on building of prototype harnesses and sub-systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functionally with mechanical, software, test, manufacturing, procurement and suppliers; Engage with global design teams (mechanical, software, controls, and test); Engage with production teams and vendors; Engage with aftermarket and service teams; communicate effectively across global, cross-functional development and manufacturing teams
Communication Scope
communicate effectively in writing and verbally; communicate effectively across global, cross-functional development and manufacturing teams
Process & Methodology
Lead a small team, take ownership for generating innovative solutions, Manage the release of design packages to stakeholders within the business using company processes and procedures, Lead entry-level engineers
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