Robotics Electrical Engineer

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.; Frimley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Frimley, UK seeks a Robotics Electrical Engineer IV to drive electrical architectures for autonomous forklifts and tow tractors.

You will collaborate with mechanical, software, test, manufacturing and procurement teams to package sensors and compute hardware and support validation. You will lead a small team, mentor entry-level engineers and ensure designs meet durability, safety and regulatory standards while remaining manufacturable and serviceable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years of electrical engineering experience in product development and design.
• Ability to use fault-finding and diagnostics tools (DVMs, oscilloscopes, dataloggers).
• Familiarity with vehicle/industrial communication networks (CANbus, SAE J1939, CANopen).
• Familiarity with electrical CAD to model harnesses and prepare drawings.
• Knowledge of EU machinery directive, EMC, low voltage, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering management in developing electrical architectures.
• Collaborate with global design teams to develop DVP&Rs including durability, safety and regulatory considerations.
• Lead a small team and deliver innovative solutions meeting cost/quality requirements.
• Drive verification and validation at component and truck levels.
• Engage with production and vendors to optimize for manufacture.
• Release design packages to stakeholders using company processes.
• Participate in issue triage and corrective action with service teams.
• Document design rationale, changes and issues; communicate across teams.
• Hands-on building of prototype harnesses and subsystems.
• Lead entry-level engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Diagnostics tools

Team collaboration

Communication

FMEA / risk assessments

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

DVMs

Oscilloscopes

Dataloggers

Siemens NX

Siemens Teamcenter

CANbus / SAE J1939 / CANopen

Electrical CAD

Job description

Robotics Electrical Engineer IV – Technology Solutions Overview

Are you looking to work in automation and develop industry-leading technologies in a collaborative development team? Tell us what interests you and how you can contribute to our technology solutions programs. This is an opportunity for you to impact materials handling by bringing Hyster and Yale products to the forefront of the marketplace. Our teams work on great projects within our "hands-on" global engineering development centres. This role will be based in the EMEA Robotics Technology Centre in Frimley, in the Southeast of England, where we develop robotic solutions for all Hyster-Yale lift truck models.

Role Summary

The Robotics Electrical Engineer IV supports the concept, design, development, and release of electrical solutions for Hyster and Yale robotic vehicle products (e.g., autonomous forklifts and tow tractors). This role works cross-functionally with mechanical, software, test, manufacturing, procurement and suppliers to package sensors and computer hardware, design robust mountings/brackets/enclosures, and support validation activities to deliver reliable, and serviceable robotic solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistance engineering management in the development of product electrical architectures.
• Engage with global design teams (mechanical, software, controls, and test) to understand solution requirements and develop the Design Validation Plans & Reports (DVP&R’s), including durability, environmental, functional safety, and regulatory considerations as applicable.
• Lead a small team and take ownership for generating innovative solutions that fulfil functional, performance, cost and quality requirements.
• Drive the verification and validation of new automation solutions, both at component and truck levels, and review test reports to confirm that solutions are fit for purpose.
• Engage with production teams and vendors to optimise designs for manufacture.
• Manage the release of design packages to stakeholders within the business using company processes and procedures.
• Engage with aftermarket and service teams through participation in issue triage, root cause analysis, and corrective action development processes.
• Document work clearly (design rationale, changes, and issues) and communicate effectively across global, cross-functional development and manufacturing teams.
• Hands-on building of prototype harnesses and sub-systems.
• Lead entry-level engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, product design or other related engineering discipline.
• 5-7 years of electrical engineering experience in product development and design.
• Ability to use fault-finding and diagnostics tools and equipment (DVM’s, oscilloscopes, dataloggers)
• Good familiarity and exposure to vehicle/industrial communication networks (e.g., CANbus to SAE J1939 or CANopen standards).
• Familiarity with electrical CAD systems to be able to model harnesses and prepare drawings and schematic layouts.
• Familiarity with product regulatory requirements (EU machinery directive/regulations, EMC, low voltage) and supporting industrial electrical safety standards (ISO, IEC and EN)
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of design review tools/processes (e.g., FMEA, risk assessments).

Desirable Qualifications

• Exposure to robotics, autonomous vehicles, mobile/off-highway equipment, or industrial automation (projects, coursework, internships, or personal projects).
• Familiarity with sensors/actuators used in robotic systems (e.g., cameras/LiDAR, encoders, motors, servos, safety devices) and their considerations for installation.
• Experience with Siemens NX and/or Siemens Teamcenter (or comparable CAD/PDM tools).
• Experience working with suppliers and/or manufacturing plants (DFM/DFA, tolerance stack-ups, and cost awareness).

Working Conditions

• Combination of office, lab, and shop/test environment (working with prototype robotic vehicles).
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required to customers, suppliers, manufacturing sites, and test locations.
• Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to background checks.

Job Type / Location / Duration

Job Type: Permanent
Time Type: Full time
Work Hours 39
Travel Required: No
Location: HY EMEA UK Frimley
Address: Centennial House
Zip Code: GU16 7SG
Field-Based: No
Relocation Assistance: Available

About Hyster-Yale Materials Handling

No Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names. As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers’ needs while ensuring outstanding customer care. Our achievements are driven by our people, our strong culture and commitment to our values, which are founded on a philosophy of integrity, respect and excellence. At Hyster-Yale, you can feel the loyalty from the inside out.