Senior Electrical Hardware Systems Engineer - IoT Innovation

Job Description

Join our Team as a Senior Electrical Hardware Systems Engineer - IoT Innovation!

The Role:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Electrical Hardware Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and integration of advanced electrical platforms within complex electro-mechanical systems. In this position, you won't just be designing circuit - you'll define system requirements, drive multi-domain integration, and collaborate closely with firmware and systems engineering teams to bring intelligent equipment to life.

This is a strategic and technical role for engineers who thrive in cross-functional environments and are passionate about delivering reliable, scalable hardware solutions for embedded, connected systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Define and decompose product requirements into clear, testable electrical system specifications.
• Design robust hardware solutions including power systems, sensor interfaces, and communication buses (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART).
• Lead system-level integration, ensuring seamless coordination between hardware, firmware, and mechanical domains to meet performance, safety, and compliance targets.
• Collaborate with embedded firmware teams to define hardware/Software interfaces, support board bring-up, and validate functional integration through joint debugging and test cycles.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, such as block diagrams, DFMEAs, ICDs, and verification plans.
• Participate in architecture reviews, design risk assessments, and root cause investigations.
• Support EMC, thermal, and regulatory validation, coordinating with compliance and test labs.
• Champion continuous improvement in hardware development processes and configuration management to ensure quality and repeatability.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware systems engineering or embedded hardware development
• Proven ability to translate high-level system requirements into detailed hardware architectures.
• Expertise in analog and digital circuit design, PCB schematic development, and embedded system bring-up.
• Skilled in debugging hardware/software interfaces using scopes, logic analyzers, and embedded tools.
• Experience with integration of electrical hardware into complex systems, ideally involving motors, sensors, actuators, and connectivity modules.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI design practices, thermal considerations, and regulatory testing.
• Excellent documentation, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• A strategic thinker who excels at articulating technical concepts and collaborating with diverse, cross-cultural teams.
• Availability for regular onsite engagement in support of hardware testing and system validation.

What Sets You Apart:

• 15+ years in hardware systems engineering and embedded hardware design
• Prior experience designing for forklifts, off-highway vehicles, or other rugged environments.
• Exposure to C/C++ firmware development or firmware code reviews.
• Experience with RF/antenna systems, telematics, or wireless module integration (GNSS, Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).
• Track record supporting regulatory compliance across multiple markets.

Where and When You'll Work:

• This is an in-person role located at our Columbus, Indiana office-ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Salary - $118,500 - $155,000 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

World Class 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
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of "respect for people" and "continuous improvement". With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

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