Engineering Manager III - Energy and Power Electrical Systems - Hyster-Yale

Job Title

Engineering Manager III - Energy and Power Electrical Systems

Job Category

Engineering

Job Description

Engineering Manager – Energy and Power Electric Systems  
 
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HYMH), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Engineering Manager for our Electrical and Control Systems team in Portland, OR. HYMH designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally under the Hyster and 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.  We hire cool people and make tough trucks.

This individual will have a key influence on the organization and the success of our future products.  This person plays an important role in identifying and leading design/test of components and systems of new technologies and their applicability to forklift designs to address customer needs.  This individual interacts with all aspects of the organization at a global level, including engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and procurement - as well as customers and suppliers - to move concepts to realities.  Must be exceptional from a technical and project management perspective as well as possess the ability to develop, empower and engage teams to achieve exceptional results. Join our team as we take materials handling design to the next level.

Responsibilities:

Communication

• Solid presentation skills
• communicate upward and downward within a matrix organization
• communicate the appropriate level of information at all levels of the organization
• influence and drive consensus to deliver programs which meet customer expectations on time, on budget, with high quality

Project Management

• Requirements management
• Schedule development and management
• Resource planning and management
• Risk Planning and Management

Management

• Ownership of power electronics, control systems, energy systems, Li-Ion battery management systems and test processes
• Proven experience taking customer level requirements and then developing system and component level requirements/specification
• Supplier management and relations
• motivate and lead global teams through empowerment, development, and exceptional communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S degree in Electrical Engineering (or CSE/CE), Master’s Degree preferred

15+ years of industry experience in product development and management including:

• Embedded systems development including custom hardware and software in OEM environment
• General familiarity with Model Based/Autocode development and C programming
• Application of software distribution to manufacturing systems
• Leading technical teams with solid project management skills
• A proven track record of delivering high quality projects on time and on schedule
• Industrial Automotive/Mobile Equipment electronics and control system experience
• Knowledge of sensors, switches, actuators, motors, controllers and wiring systems

• Deep understanding of vehicle communication networks including CANbus and associated protocols
• Experience implementing and assessing functional safety of systems
• Decision Making: Exhibit good judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; demonstrate ability to take decisive actions to develop product and to overcome potential project roadblocks.
• Teamwork and Flexibility: Thrive in a team environment by working well with other employees and other departments.  Solicit opinions from coworkers, support group decisions, and display team spirit.  Be open minded and flexible enough to work effectively in an environment where project priorities may shift in response to customer or company needs.

 
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 time40

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