Sr Test Technician - Electrical and Field Service
Hyster-Yale

Job Title
Sr Test Technician - Electrical and Field Service
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Job Description

Senior Test Technician II - Electrical & Field Service

Put a LIFT in Your Career! Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. (HYG), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented technician in our facility located in the Portland, Oregon area. HYG designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, which are marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names. We are one of the global leaders in the material handling industry and have been building relationships and partnering with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for 90 years.

HYG is looking for an energetic individual who will have a positive influence on the organization and the Electrical Test Team. This position plays an important role in the development of prototype electric materials handling equipment, including forklifts, terminal tractors, and port equipment.

Responsibilities will include the assembly, troubleshooting, repairs and testing on prototype electric materials handling equipment. This individual interacts with all aspects of the organization, including engineering design and test (primary), marketing, and service to ensure we that meet customer requirements and acceptance. Travel required (up to 50%) to support field service work.

Join our team as we take research, development, and testing of materials handling equipment to the next level.

Responsibilities:

• Build, troubleshoot, repair and test prototype equipment; either on site or in the field
• Assemble, disassemble, and modify materials handling equipment and subsystems as required
• Perform light fabrication (e.g. sheet metal, welding, machining, etc.)
• Communicate data analysis and test results through both verbal and written reports

Qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Hands-on demonstrated ability in automotive or heavy machinery mechanics
• Experience with machining and fabrication practices, manufacturing methods and tolerances
• Experience interpreting drawings of parts, weldments, hydraulics, and electrical schematics
• Basic computer skills including proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits, electrical systems, motors and controllers
• Ability to operate lift trucks
• Ability to meet physical demands of working on equipment (lifting, pulling, bending, and reaching)

Preferred:

• Experience as a forklift service technician
• Experience with electric vehicle systems
• Experience with Li-Ion battery systems and/or electric drive systems
• Experience with sensor selection, data acquisition systems, and CAN bus analysis tools

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Job ID
1397
Employment Type
Full time

Work Hours

40
Travel Required
Up to 50%
Primary Location
HYG US Portland, OR
Address
4000 NE Blue Lake Road
Zip Code
97024-8710
Field-Based
No
Relocation Assistance Available
No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

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