Job Title Research Engineer

About our company:

The Raymond Corporation is a division of the Toyota Industries Corporation. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, innovation, and growth. Our Associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you're innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

About our team:

The Raymond Advanced Research team explores emerging technology and trends to lay the groundwork for incorporating these technologies into our core product. Areas of active research include operator assist technologies, vehicle automation, robotics, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and energy storage solutions. We support development of new products and services in these areas.

About the position:

The Research Engineer is responsible for investigating, testing, and analyzing alternate energy storage methods, technologies, materials, and processes. Successful applicants will develop and support innovative ways for evaluating lithium batteries, chargers, and power systems to confirm they meet system level requirements. The candidate will work with software, electrical, and mechanical resources to identify and test proof of concept and prototype plans. This individual will be the point of contact for multiple projects and must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving and dynamic environment. You will:

• Work with cross-functional groups at the direction of a Lead Engineer or Program Manager.
• Create battery and charger architecture plans.
• Host design reviews to solicit feedback on proposed solutions and iterate to incorporate feedback.
• Design and develop various components and sub-systems in support of efficient and robust simulated verification test development. Development may include electrical, software, and/or controls tasks.
• Develop and evaluate requirements for software interface solutions and customizations between systems which may include battery management systems, vehicle controllers and charger communication.
• Create test plans, templates, and strategies for multiple test flows – unit tests, functional tests, and hardware in-/out-of-loop tests – and ensure test results are documented and submitted.
• Support coordination with internal and external testing to document and validate compliance to requirements and industry standards.
• Complete testing of batteries on our NHR cycler systems.
• Support coordination with internal and external testing to document and validate compliance to requirements and industry standards.
• Support UL system evaluations and qualification testing.

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical, electronic, mechanical, systems engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of Lithium-Ion Battery Systems, including their control systems and operational characteristics.
• Knowledge of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems and operational characteristics.
• Experience in development of battery, charger, fuel cells, ESS, or related fields.
• Experience with testing and creating automated methods for testing electrical systems and components Basic understanding of network and communications technology – CAN, TCP/IP, Ethernet, UWB, Bluetooth, etc.
• Proficient user of Matlab/Simulink.
• Knowledge of interface development with electric power systems and the control parameters applicable for an industrial application.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize and carry out technical activities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Has the ability to present technical material to diverse audiences.

It would be great if you had:

• Previous experience in the material handling industry.
• Advanced degree in field of study.
• Leadership, Supervisory, or management experience.
• Experience programming in MATLAB/Python/C.
• Creation of testing and qualification plans for mobile equipment.
• Experience recruiting teams.

About the total compensation package:

Salary-Expected to be between $65,000 and $88,200 depending on the selected candidate's background.

Benefits - We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including:

• Medical and Rx Plan options
• Dental and Vision Plan options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan based on annual profitability
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Vacation available on day 1
• Vacation, Sick, & Volunteer Time
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Aid Program

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical, electronic, mechanical, systems engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of Lithium-Ion Battery Systems, including their control systems and operational characteristics.
• Knowledge of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems and operational characteristics.
• Experience in development of battery, charger, fuel cells, ESS, or related fields.
• Experience with testing and creating automated methods for testing electrical systems and components Basic understanding of network and communications technology – CAN, TCP/IP, Ethernet, UWB, Bluetooth, etc.
• Proficient user of Matlab/Simulink.
• Knowledge of interface development with electric power systems and the control parameters applicable for an industrial application.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize and carry out technical activities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Has the ability to present technical material to diverse audiences.