What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corporation?
Jungheinrich is a family-owned company based out of Hamburg, Germany with more than 21,000 employees in 42 countries. Jungheinrich ranks permanently among the world's leading material handling solution providers. Together with our partner Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. (MLA) we are successfully expanding our activities in the North American market.
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.
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/CAN open protocols and tools such as CANalyzer or CANoe
- Strong command of Microsoft Office tools
- Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus
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