Test Engineer II

About the role

Join our team as we continue advancing forklift research, development, and testing.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience working with automotive, industrial equipment, electric vehicles, material handling equipment, agricultural equipment, or similar vehicle systems.
• Hands-on experience working in a shop, lab, test, or vehicle development environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or battery-related systems.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supportive work environment
• Hybrid work option
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k)