Hyster-Yale Group

Test Engineer II

Hyster-Yale Group • $80K — $95K *
Portland, OR 97229Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience with automotive, industrial, or electric vehicle systems.
  • Ability to interpret engineering and electrical schematics.
  • Hands-on experience in a testing or development environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on testing of forklift systems and components.
  • Instrument, test, and evaluate batteries for product development.
  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems and identify root causes.
  • Maintain accurate test records and document results.
  • Coordinate daily work priorities and provide guidance to technicians.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment across multiple departments.
  • Opportunity to impact product validation and development.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced forklift technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Test Engineer II

Job Category
Engineering

Job Description

We're looking for an energetic individual who will make a positive impact on the organization and support the validation of our product lines. This role is essential to verifying new products and works closely with teams across design, testing, marketing, manufacturing, and procurement to help deliver high-quality lift trucks that meet customer requirements. Join our team as we continue advancing forklift research, development, and testing.

What you will do:

  • Perform hands-on testing of forklift systems and components, including DVP&R, cycle, durability, and validation testing across concept, prototype, and production-intent phases.


  • Instrument, test, and evaluate batteries both on and off vehicles to support product development and validation activities.


  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, identify root causes, and partner with Design, Manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve development issues.


  • Maintain accurate test records, document results, and publish findings through written reports, presentations, and verbal updates.


  • Coordinate daily work priorities, schedule people and resources, and provide guidance to technicians and mechanics to help ensure testing is completed on time.


Who you are:

  • A hands-on problem solver who approaches technical challenges with curiosity, sound judgment, and a systematic mindset.


  • A clear communicator who can share updates, document findings, and explain technical information effectively through written and verbal communication.


  • Detail-oriented and quality-focused, with the ability to follow established processes and maintain accurate, reliable documentation.


  • Collaborative and adaptable, able to work effectively across departments, with suppliers, and in a team environment where priorities may shift.


  • Decisive and resourceful, with the ability to evaluate issues, take appropriate action, and help move product development forward.


What you will need:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.


  • Experience: 2+ years of relevant industry experience.


Skills, Experience & Abilities

  • Experience working with automotive, industrial equipment, electric vehicles, material handling equipment, agricultural equipment, or similar vehicle systems.


  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including component drawings, weldments, hydraulic schematics, and electrical schematics.


  • Hands-on experience working in a shop, lab, test, or vehicle development environment.


  • Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or battery-related systems.


  • Ability to perform testing, collect data, document findings, and support validation activities.


  • Comfortable working directly on vehicles, equipment, components, or test systems.


  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


Preferred Skills, Experience & Abilities

  • Experience working with mechanical and electrical systems used in electric vehicle drivetrains, including power systems, gearboxes or transmissions, braking systems, electric motors, motor tuning, and vehicle controllers.


  • Experience using data acquisition and analysis tools such as SOMAT, LabVIEW, Vector CANalyzer, or similar systems.


  • Knowledge of CAN communication protocols and vehicle network diagnostics.


  • Practical understanding of validation processes, physical and virtual testing methods, and measurement equipment.


  • Experience working in a product development or vehicle testing environment.


  • Ability to analyze measured test data, identify trends, and draw clear conclusions from results.


  • Experience using product lifecycle management or requirements management tools, such as Teamcenter, Polarion, or similar platforms.


Job Type
Permanent

Time Type
Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required
1-10%

Primary Location
HY US Portland, OR

Address
4000 NE Blue Lake Road

Zip Code


Field-Based
No

Relocation Assistance Available
No

About Hyster-Yale Group

Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. is an American manufacturing company specializing in forklift trucks and other material handling equipment. The company was founded in 2012 as a spin-off from NACCO Industries, Inc. and is headquartered in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. operates through two segments: the Americas and the rest of the world. The Americas segment designs, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally primarily under the Hyster and Yale brand names. The rest of the world segment designs, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services lift trucks, integrated systems, and aftermarket parts marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names, and also sells products under the UTILEV brand name.
Learn more about Hyster-Yale Group
Size
8,100 employees
Market Cap
$435.3 million
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$37.1 million
5 Year Trend
+3.7%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
NASDAQ
HY
* Ladders Estimates

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