Controls Engineer
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
Berea, KYFresher43m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is seeking an energetic and innovative entry-level Controls Engineer for its Berea, Kentucky manufacturing facility. This role is crucial in developing lift trucks and implementing robotic technology by creating, modifying, and implementing solutions across multiple platforms. As a global team member, you will interact with manufacturing, procurement, and test teams to ensure quality truck delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop control systems for powered industrial vehicles.
- Validate control systems using software-in-loop (SIL), hardware-in-loop (HIL), and in-vehicle methods.
- Investigate and resolve technical issues through root-cause analysis.
- Create and maintain documentation for design, evaluation, and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and production processes.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering.
- Controls system design, architecture, and theory, including electronic hardware, embedded software, and real-time control networks.
- Model-based development using Simulink.
- Software creation for controlling physical devices.
- Basic proficiency in C and C++ programming.
- Exposure to development tools like Git and Azure DevOps.
- Familiarity with Agile software practices.
- Understanding of embedded software and operating system concepts.
- Knowledge of industry communication protocols such as J1939 and CAN.
- Basic skills in drafting, CAD, design layouts, engineering analysis, and vehicle technology.
Qualifications
- Strong problem-solving mindset.
- Effective communication skills.
- Collaborative team player.
- Adaptable and open to learning new technologies.
- Detail-oriented.
- Relevant experience in material handling, automotive, or related industries.
- Ability to operate forklift trucks (training provided if needed).