Electrical Design Engineer

Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Company Paid Holidays

3 Medical Healthcare plans

Affordable Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) contributions with company match

Job summary

EmergencyMD is looking for a highly motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join our Houston team. This role involves designing electrical systems for innovative mobile machinery projects and collaborating with various engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience with electrical system design. You will also enjoy various benefits including 11 company holidays and 401(k) with company matching.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of hands-on experience with cradle-to-production design and testing.
• Experience in mobile machine design is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAN/CANopen protocols is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design parts and assemblies within defined conditions.
• Create electrical schematics and harnesses.
• Specify hardware and software to control trucks.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electrical system design

Electronic testing equipment

Microsoft Office

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

E3 Series 2014

DOORS

CATIA V5

Job description

Jungheinrich is a family‑owned company based out of Hamburg, Germany with more than 18,000 employees in 40 countries. Jungheinrich ranks permanently among the world's leading intralogistics service and solution provider. Together with our partner MLA (Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc.) we are successfully expanding our activities in the North American market.

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to join our team as an Electrical Design Engineer.

Position Summary

The Electrical Design Engineer will be based in Houston and play a key role within the Product Development and Construction team. This international, permanent position is available immediately and offers the opportunity to work on innovative mobile machinery projects. The engineer will collaborate closely with mechanical, hydraulic, and test engineers to meet project goals, while also engaging with external suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to bring products into production. The role involves troubleshooting and resolving issues for both new and existing products, ensuring smooth transitions from design to deployment. No Occasional travel is required for this position. The Electrical Design Engineer will be based in Houston and play a key role within the Product Development and Construction team. This international, permanent position is available immediately and offers the opportunity to work on innovative mobile machinery projects. The engineer will collaborate closely with mechanical, hydraulic, and test engineers to meet project goals, while also engaging with external suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to bring products into production. The role involves troubleshooting and resolving issues for both new and existing products, ensuring smooth transitions from design to deployment. Occasional travel is required for this position.

Responsibilities

This role includes the design of parts and simple assemblies within defined boundary conditions, as well as the creation of electrical schematics and harnesses. The engineer will be responsible for specifying hardware and software to control trucks, incorporating all safety features and accessories. Additional duties include creating drawings and bills of materials (BOMs) in accordance with company standards, supporting prototype and field test equipment during construction and commissioning, and coordinating development tasks with suppliers. The engineer is expected to contribute to continuous improvement efforts and support cross‑functional collaboration throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Hands‑on experience with cradle‑to‑production design and testing of electrical systems (0–3 years preferred)
• Experience in mobile machine design is a plus
• Hands‑on experience with electronic testing equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, programmable load, etc.)
• Proficiency with SAP, E3 Series 2014, and DOORS
• Familiarity in 3D CAD, ideally CATIA V5
• Knowledge of CAN/CANopen protocols and tools such as CANalyzer or CANoe
• Strong command of Microsoft Office tools
• Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus

What We Offer

• 11 Company Paid Holidays per year
• 3 different Medical Healthcare plans to choose from to fit your needs
• Affordable Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) contributions with up to 4% company match potential
• Opportunities for professional development in a global industrial environment.
• A collaborative workplace culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Potential for future career progression within the organization.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Work Location

Houston, TX 77043