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Your work moves the world!\n\nJoin us and take your career to the next level\nThe Development Engineer, Electrics will perform engineering tasks related to New Product Development, for both Diesel and Electric powered Kalmar Terminal Tractors globally based on customer needs, legislation, and internal requirements. Also, to assist in other design tasks when needed.\n\nCompensation Data:\n\nCompetitive Base Salary\n\nEligible for Annual Bonus\n\nEligible for Annual Salary Review & Performance-based Merit Increase\n\nCompetitive Benefits\n\nWhat are your key responsibilities:\n\nResponsible for the design of electrical vehicle subsystems and components including, but not limited to, high voltage power distribution, low voltage power distribution, and electrical harness design.\n\nEnsure that components and systems meet specified technical product demands, product safety requirements, legislations requirements, and internal demands for Terminal Tractor products (TT)\n\nRespond to service, production and supplier issues.\n\nPlan and perform activities according to specified requirements and time schedule.\nInitiate and order testing for verification and evaluation of a design.\n\nCoordinate components and systems design between TT products.\n\nContribute toward co-operation between TT RDE and Supply including both sourcing and assembly\n\nSupport prototype build troubleshooting and support root cause analysis in designs\n\nWhat we offer you:\n“Green business is good business – it’s not just a slogan; we’re investing in fossil-free steel and real change.”\n\nRewards that truly count: We offer meaningful development opportunities through varied assignments, fair and gender-neutral pay, and flexible working conditions — all within a culture that values your growth and celebrates success.\n\nWork-Life Balance: Our generous time-off policy includes vacation time, personal/sick time, paid/floating holidays, and paid parental leaves, supporting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.\n\nSafety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.\n\nPurpose that drives change: You'll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. 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