Electrical Hardware Systems Engineer - IoT Innovation

Toyota Material Handling•Columbus, IN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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!