Toyota Material Handling · 14 hours ago
Electrical Hardware Engineer
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $136K/yr
5+ years expToyota Material Handling is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer to join their Energy Storage Solutions department. The role involves leading the design and development of electrical systems for fuel cell and battery applications while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure performance and reliability.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and integration of electrical systems for fuel cell and battery applications, ensuring seamless performance and reliability
Define component specifications and work closely with vendors to select and integrate critical electrical subsystem components into our products
Collaborate with both internal teams and external partners to design and validate electrical circuit designs (schematics and PCB layouts) for fuel cell and battery management systems
Develop prototypes, conduct rigorous testing, and ensure compliance with safety and performance standards
Diagnose and resolve system issues to improve reliability and efficiency while optimizing designs for manufacturing
Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specs, test plans, and analysis reports
Collaborate across functions—mechanical engineers, software developers, test engineers, and more—to ensure smooth system integration
Support functional safety engineers with risk and safety analysis documentation (FMEDA, FTA, S/DFMEA)
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical design and development, especially in battery and fuel cell applications
Proficiency in electrical circuit design and analysis, and experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE)
Extensive experience with CAD tools for circuit design (e.g., Altium, OrCAD)
Proven ability to optimize circuit designs for manufacturing and commercialize them in high-demand industries
In-depth understanding of relevant industry standards and agency approvals (UL, etc.)
Familiarity with battery systems—particularly those used in motive power applications
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to a variety of audiences
Preferred
A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years of hands-on experience in electrical design and development, especially in battery and fuel cell applications
Hands-on experience in the automotive or industrial sector
Certifications in electrical engineering or systems engineering
In-depth experience with battery management systems and fuel cell technologies
Experience designing high-voltage systems (>60V) and implementing robust protection mechanisms
Familiarity with UL 2267 or UL2580 standards
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Performance Bonus
Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
100% 401(k) match up to 6%
Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
Best in class work culture!
Company
Toyota Material Handling
Toyota Material Handling offers a full line of material handling products proudly assembled in the United States, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, container handlers, automated guided vehicles, and tow tractors, along with aerial work platforms, fleet management services, and advanced automation engineering and design.
1001-5000 employees
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