Software Automation Engineer II
Hyster-Yale

Job Info

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Job Title
Software Automation Engineer II
Job Family
Engineering
Job Description

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 Software Automation Engineer II, out of our office in Charlotte, NC.

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose is to write automation software (using language similar to C or Python). You will test the software by running vehicles and systems at the customer site and providing technical support.

Who You Are:

• A person who thrives and contributes in a team environment.
  
• You have a desire for knowledge and new challenges
  
• Enjoy a good work environment with a large support structure
  
• A cubicle is not for you. You prefer a hands-on role.
  
• Comfortable with a field-based role that includes significant travel greater than 50%
  

Key Accountabilities:

Vehicle Factory Pre-Test & Delivery to Customer

• Perform vehicle checkout at HYG facility.
  
• Set-up & Calibrations.
  
• Safety Assessments & Adjustments.
  
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues.
  

Road System Development for Customer Specific Site

• Design road system to meet signed Functional Requirement Specifications / Customer Specifications.
  
• Create / maintain site general arrangement drawing.
  

System Commissioning & Customer Training

• Perform vehicle route commissioning / validation.
  
• Setup wireless communication for system.
  
• Onsite Safety Assessments & Adjustments.
  
• Perform vehicle interface commissioning / validation (conveyors, racking, pick and drop locations, etc.)
  
• Test application software and interfaces between vehicles, middle ware, and customer host.
  
• Write training and support documentation.
  
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and refine vehicle routes and traffic rules to optimize material flow.
  
• Deliver operator training to end customer.
  
• Additional duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Engineering
  
• Experience in programming and scripted language such as C or Python or similar.
  

Other Desired Skills:

• Experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems.
  
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, 3D models and mechanical assembly drawings.
  
• Wireless communication.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
  

• Ability to remain calm and professional in a demanding and dynamic work environment, often in direct contact with the customer
  

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#LI-REMOTE

Job ID
JC860
Employment Type
Full time

Work Hours

40
Travel Required
75%
Primary Location
HYG US Greenville, NC (Headquarters)
Address
1400 Sullivan Drive
Zip Code
27834
Field-Based
Yes
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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