About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

You will support the design, validation, and implementation of electrical systems for industrial lift trucks and related products. Working with cross-functional teams, you’ll help translate vehicle-level requirements into robust system and component designs and test those systems in lab and field environments.

• Design and develop electrical systems and components for industrial vehicles with a focus on reliability and manufacturability
• Translate vehicle-level requirements into detailed system and component specifications for new and existing products
• Test and validate electrical components in lab settings and on prototype/production vehicles to meet quality standards
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues using root-cause analysis and collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and test teams to resolve them
• Create and maintain design documentation, system diagrams, and electrical schematics to support manufacturing and service teams
• Support implementation of robotic and automation technologies into existing product platforms

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Who You Are / Qualifications

This role is targeted at early-career engineers (recent graduates or those with limited professional experience) who are eager to apply core electrical engineering knowledge to heavy industrial and vehicle systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
• Recent graduate or limited professional experience in electrical engineering
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Clear communicator who can collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and open to learning in a fast-paced environment

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Skills & Technical Experience

• Basic understanding of electrical components, circuits, control theory, power electronics, and electric motor drive concepts
• Familiarity with battery management systems and vehicle-grade power systems
• Ability to create system diagrams and electrical schematics
• Experience or familiarity with automotive/industrial communication protocols such as CAN and J1939
• Basic CAD/drafting skills and experience with design layouts and engineering analysis
• Awareness of real-time control networks and embedded control system architecture
• Willingness to operate forklift trucks (training provided if required)

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Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
• Work Hours: 40 hours/week
• Travel: 1–10% (field/testing as required)
• Location: Portland, OR (on-site at client facilities)
• Estimated compensation (source): $100,402 per year — estimated
• Relocation assistance: No (per source)
• Field-based: No

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What We Offer

Our confidential client provides a competitive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing, and 401(k). Additional perks referenced by the client include tuition reimbursement, a supportive environment, hybrid work options where applicable, and opportunities for professional growth.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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