Electrical Engineer - Forklift Design and Development (m/f/d)

Heli Research and Development Center Europe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Anhui Heli Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of industrial trucks in China. Founded in 2024 in Friedberg, Hessen, the company is Heli's first R&D center outside of China. Its focus is on market research, product development of industrial vehicles, construction machinery components, intelligent logistics, and the industrial internet. The parent company was founded in 1958 and has been among the top seven in the global material handling equipment industry since 2016.

• As a Electrical Engineer – Forklift Design and Development, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s product development efforts. Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Leading the design, development, and technical research of electric forklifts and intelligent safety systems.
• Conducting in-depth studies on drive systems, hydraulic systems, control systems to meet high standards in safety, efficiency, and environmental performance
• Participating in the full product development lifecycle, including concept design, prototype development, testing and validation, and production readiness
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, testing, quality control, procurement, and marketing to ensure manufacturability and sustainability of design solutions
• Conducting market research and analysis to improve the technical performance and market competitiveness of products
• Providing technical support and training to team members to enhance the overall technical capabilities of the team

• Completed degree in electrical engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, software engineering or a comparable qualification
• At least 5 years of design and R&D experience in electric forklifts , with in-depth knowledge and practical experience in related fields such as forklift electric drive, electrical control system, hydraulic control, battery technology, etc.
• Proficient in the design and development process of electric forklifts, intelligent safety auxiliary components, and active safety systems.
• Familiar with forklift's battery system, hydraulic system, power system and other related core technologies
• Excellent design and engineering software skills (e.g., AutoCAD, C/C++, MATLAB / Simulink)
• Experience in product testing, validation, and optimization based on real-world applications
• Fluent in English, capable of professional technical document writing, technical training and technical communication
• Strong team orientation, communication skills, and a high level of personal responsibility
• Innovative mindset and the ability to solve technical challenges in a solution-oriented manner