Hydraulic System Development Engineer - Forklift Robotics

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Hydraulic System Development Engineer - Forklift Robotics
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Job Description
Hydraulic System Development Engineer - Forklift Robotics
Put a LIFT in Your Career! Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. (HYG), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Engineer in 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 Hydraulic Systems Team is committed to improving our customers' work through excellence in, durability, controllability, and reliability. As a Hydraulic System Development Engineer, you'll develop technologies to support internally developed automation and robotics projects with a focus on Hydraulic Systems. In this role, you will be creating, modifying, and implementing component and system designs to address automation and robotic operating requirements of steering, braking, lifting, tilting, and operation of specialized attachments. This role will also collaborate with controls engineers to develop sensors and control methods to support operational requirements for automated and robotic trucks.
Enjoy collaborating with great people around the globe to make ideas come to life. Feel empowered and supported to innovate by challenging the status quo to extend our global knowledge base. Receive praise and feedback for work well done. Recent team and project accolades include the recent 2022 Material Handling 24/7's Reader's Choice Product of the Year Award. Join our team as we take forklift design to the next level, specifically with a focus on automation as one of our 7 Strategic Product Initiatives!
Position Responsibilities:

• Develop Hydraulic system features for robotic operation: steer-by-wire, e-braking, lifting, and tilting systems.
• Specify and develop sensing solutions to support robotic operation of the Hydraulic System on lift trucks
• Contribute to overall larger multi-discipline team and multi-system project success across HYG product offerings.

• Integrate requirements into the creation and modification of designs for components, assemblies, and systems.
  • Perform calculations to meet defined system performance, efficiency, and quality objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal resources and outside suppliers to meet reliability and durability requirements.
• Document designs through creation of requirements, drawings, engineering lists, change notices, and/or validation plans and test reports.
• Technical ability to execute established procedures ensuring accuracy in design, testing and documentation.
• Creative, adaptable problem solving to accomplish consistent practical, meaningful results.
• Be open minded and flexible to work effectively where project priorities shift in response to customer needs.

Qualifications:

• Formal education: minimum of B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical emphasis)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in team settings: collaboration within a team structure, supporting group decisions, demonstrating leadership within projects, and displaying team spirit
• Basic CAD skills (modeling, drafting, and layouts), CAE skills, and analysis techniques.
• Basic knowledge/skill in vehicle/automotive technology.

Qualifications Preferred:

• 0-2 years of experience in a product development role
• Professional experience or completed course work with a fluid power focus, such as:
  • Applied Fluid Power
  • Fluid Power Circuits and Controls
  • Industrial Hydraulic Controls
  • Fluid Mechanics
• Participation in Fluid Power Professional Societies such as IFPS or NFPA
• Willingness to grow professionally in the field of fluid power
• Specialist Certification(s) granted from Fluid Power Professional Societies such as IFPS or NFPA
• Knowledge of drafting practices, CAD skills, and engineering analysis tools, particularly with Siemens products.
• Exposure and interest in industrial equipment (materials handling, automotive, agriculture or similar)
• Control systems / electro-hydraulics, sensors, data collection and common test methods for Hydraulic Systems
• Simulation software, such as Automation Studio, Simcenter Amesim
• Industry standards and best practices related to hydraulic oil properties, cleanliness, and filtration.
• Creating and modifying schematic diagrams of hydraulic and electrical systems in mobile equipment.
• Troubleshooting Hydraulic System problems.

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 ID
0037
Employment Type
Full time
Work Hours
40
Travel Required
Primary Location
HYG 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