Test Engineer II

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

Were looking for an energetic individual who will make a positive impact on the organization and support the validation of our product lines. This role is essential to verifying new products and works closely with teams across design testing marketing manufacturing and procurement to help deliver high-quality lift trucks that meet customer requirements. Join our team as we continue advancing forklift research development and testing.

What you will do:

• Perform hands-on testing of forklift systems and components including DVP&R cycle durability and validation testing across concept prototype and production-intent phases.

• Instrument test and evaluate batteries both on and off vehicles to support product development and validation activities.

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems identify root causes and partner with Design Manufacturing and suppliers to resolve development issues.

• Maintain accurate test records document results and publish findings through written reports presentations and verbal updates.

• Coordinate daily work priorities schedule people and resources and provide guidance to technicians and mechanics to help ensure testing is completed on time.

Who you are:

• A hands-on problem solver who approaches technical challenges with curiosity sound judgment and a systematic mindset.

• A clear communicator who can share updates document findings and explain technical information effectively through written and verbal communication.

• Detail-oriented and quality-focused with the ability to follow established processes and maintain accurate reliable documentation.

• Collaborative and adaptable able to work effectively across departments with suppliers and in a team environment where priorities may shift.

• Decisive and resourceful with the ability to evaluate issues take appropriate action and help move product development forward.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering.

• Experience: 2 years of relevant industry experience.

Skills Experience & Abilities

• Experience working with automotive industrial equipment electric vehicles material handling equipment agricultural equipment or similar vehicle systems.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings including component drawings weldments hydraulic schematics and electrical schematics.

• Hands-on experience working in a shop lab test or vehicle development environment.

• Experience troubleshooting electrical mechanical hydraulic or battery-related systems.

• Ability to perform testing collect data document findings and support validation activities.

• Comfortable working directly on vehicles equipment components or test systems.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel Word and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills Experience & Abilities

• Experience working with mechanical and electrical systems used in electric vehicle drivetrains including power systems gearboxes or transmissions braking systems electric motors motor tuning and vehicle controllers.

• Experience using data acquisition and analysis tools such as SOMAT LabVIEW Vector CANalyzer or similar systems.

• Knowledge of CAN communication protocols and vehicle network diagnostics.

• Practical understanding of validation processes physical and virtual testing methods and measurement equipment.

• Experience working in a product development or vehicle testing environment.

• Ability to analyze measured test data identify trends and draw clear conclusions from results.

• Experience using product lifecycle management or requirements management tools such as Teamcenter Polarion or similar platforms.