Electrical Design Engineer

Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Company Paid Holidays

Medical Healthcare plans

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corporation in Houston is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the Product Development and Construction team on innovative mobile machinery projects. You will collaborate with mechanical, hydraulic, and test engineers to meet project goals and bring designs into production.

The role involves designing parts, creating electrical schematics, and coordinating with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on design and testing experience from cradle-to-production (0–3 years preferred).
• Experience in mobile machine design is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with electronic testing equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, programmable load).
• Proficiency with SAP, E3 Series 2014, and DOORS.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD (CATIA V5).
• Knowledge of CAN/CANopen protocols and tools (CANalyzer, CANoe).
• Strong command of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design parts and simple assemblies within defined boundary conditions.
• Create electrical schematics and harnesses.
• Specify hardware and software to control trucks with safety features and accessories.
• Create drawings and BOMs per company standards.
• Support prototype and field test equipment during construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate development tasks with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the product life cycle.

Skills

Cradle-to-production design

Mobile machine design

Electrical testing equipment

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

E3 Series 2014

DOORS

CATIA V5

CANalyzer

CANoe

Microsoft Office

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