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Electrical Engineer I-II

Hyster-Yale Group


Job Location:

Portland, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 August 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Electrical Engineer I-II

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 Engineer I-II based at our Counterbalanced Development Center in Portland Oregon.

Were 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.

What you will do:

  • 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.

Who you are:

  • 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.

What you will need:

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).

Skills Experience & Abilities

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.

Who we are:

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 .

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

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

Required Experience:

IC


About Company

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Hyster-Yale Group is the operating company of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc. (NYSE:HY) and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of materials handling equipment. We provide comprehensive materials handling solutions for nearly every indoor and outdoor application, includin ... View more

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