System Engineer for Power Chargers and Drives
Summary
Develops motor inverter, charging, and e-powertrain systems at system level for Jungheinrich's electric forklift trucks — translating vehicle requirements into specs and architectures, coordinating hardware/software/testing teams, and leading small-to-medium development projects. Core areas: power electronics, embedded/electrical systems, requirements engineering.
System Engineer for Power Chargers and Drives
This is your chance.
With over 30 years of experience in the development of software & digital products, Jungheinrich offers a broad portfolio and comprehensive expertise in the areas of warehouse, fleet, device, process, and interface management. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Development Engineer in Electrical Engineering to join our global power electronics development team. You will contribute to the design and evolution of motor inverters, power chargers, and e-powertrain systems (including also e-motors, traction batteries), and supporting projects across new development and serial support.
Set things in motion.
- Develop motor inverter and charging systems at system level for forklift trucks, translating product and vehicle requirements into system requirements, technical concepts, specifications and system architectures.
- Drive technical system design and engineering decisions across power electronics, electrical interfaces, control functions, communication and integration into electric industrial trucks.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary development activities and ensure alignment between hardware, software, mechanics, testing, functional safety and vehicle integration from concept through validation.
- Lead small to medium-sized development projects, taking responsibility for technical scope, planning, coordination, milestones, risks and successful project execution within Jungheinrich.
- Manage technical collaboration across internal departments, suppliers and external development partners, ensuring clear interfaces, effective decision-making and delivery of robust, cost-efficient solutions.
- Support product industrialization and series production by resolving technical issues and driving continuous product improvements.
Use your skills.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience in system engineering and requirements engineering, preferably in electronic control systems, embedded systems, or power electronics.
- Highly structured way of working combined with strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team.
- Experience in interdisciplinary product development and supplier management.
- Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus.
Gain more.
- Attractive salary depending on your qualifications and experience
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity of working from home
- A pleasant working atmosphere with a "first-name" culture in a company where employees come first
- Challenging, independent work in an innovative, creative environment
- Language courses
- Health and recreation benefits
- Family incentives
- Healthy snack and coffee for free in a brand-new office in Zagreb
- Lots of internal events - so that we don't miss out on having fun together
- Professional and personal training opportunities for your further development
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