Electrical Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401K with Company Match

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Jungheinrich in Houston, TX is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join the Product Development and Construction team on innovative mobile machinery projects. The role involves collaboration with mechanical, hydraulic, and test engineers to move designs from concept to production, with occasional travel.

You will design parts and simple assemblies, create electrical schematics and harnesses, specify hardware and software controls for trucks, and support prototypes, field tests, and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 0–3 years of cradle-to-production electrical systems design and testing preferred.
• Experience with mobile machine design and electrical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design parts and simple assemblies within defined boundary conditions.
• Create electrical schematics and harnesses for vehicles.
• Specify hardware and software to control trucks with safety features.
• Produce drawings and BOMs per company standards and support prototyping.

Skills

Electrical design

Mobile machinery

Schematics

CAN/CANopen

English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

SAP

E3 Series 2014

DOORS

CATIA V5

Job description

Description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Houston, Texas (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

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. Occasional travel is required for this position.

KEY 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Hands-on experience with electronic testing equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, programmable load, etc.).
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with SAP, E3 Series 2014, and DOORS
• Familiarity in 3D CAD, ideally CATIA V5

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Self-motivated and proactive in learning
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple tasks
• Analytical thinker with structured problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable in a dynamic, multicultural environment

WORK CONDITIONS

• Hybrid work out of our Houston, Texas office
• Frequent virtual and/or in-person collaboration across teams

Why work for Jungheinrich?

At Jungheinrich, we create more impact. Our success thrives on exceptional employees who bring passion and a sense of community. "MORE WITH YOU" isn’t just a slogan; it’s our commitment to a workplace that values, respects, and empowers every team member. Our global presence spans six regions, with locations in 42 countries and partnerships in 80 others, fostering a dynamic, collaborative environment. Our employees are the key to our ongoing success.

We work "The Yellow Way": Our behaviors for success shape our daily work and the way we collaborate, communicate and grow as a global team. We have dynamic, ongoing training and professional development and offer diverse career opportunities.

Working at Jungheinrich means you can contribute to shaping sustainable material handling – and through that, other key industries. You could be one of the more than 21,000 sustainability enablers committed to a low-emission, healthy and socially just future, both in our company and the world. Discover your dream job now and together we can make a difference!

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vison Benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• Professional Growth Opportunities