Mechanical Engineer - Front End Test at Hyster-Yale

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer - Front End Test

Job Category

Engineering

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer – Front End Test

Put a LIFT in Your Career! Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HYMH), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Test Engineer at our facility located in the Portland, Oregon area.  HYG designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names. As one of the global leaders in the Material Handling industry, we have been building relationships and partnering with our customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years.

The Front End Team is committed to improving our customers’ work through excellence in visibility, durability, and reliability. As a Front End Test engineer, you’ll play a key role in the testing, development, and validation of new mast components, attachments, and assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Innovative thinking, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
• Being open minded and flexible in a team environment and responding to customer needs.
• Executing mast performance testing using data acquisition equipment and software.
• Analyzing test data and creating test documentation – accurately capturing and summarizing results.
• Configuring, running, and troubleshooting cycle test stands utilizing PLC’s/CAN interfaces.
• Designing and creating test fixtures.
• Ordering replacement parts to maintain and update Front End equipment.
• Hands-on test equipment configuration, wiring debugging, and mast adjustment, installation, and setup.
• Visiting customer sites to document truck use cases and to solicit performance feedback.

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge/skill in vehicle/automotive technology.
• Exposure to and interest in working on industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts, agriculture, trucks).
• Desire to learn and grow in a validation test role.

Qualifications Preferred:

• BS/MS in Engineering with 2+ year’s work experience in product development.
• Familiarity or experience with ladder logic, PLC’s, and CAN interfaces.
• Experience with data acquisition equipment & analysis software (SomatXR, Vector, NI DIAdem, etc.)
• Experience executing a DVP&R and documenting test cases using Polarion or other similar software.
• An understanding of hydraulic systems and components

Don’t meet every single requirement? HYG is dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Studies show some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. You are unique and may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description; we still encourage you to apply.

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