Jungheinrich, founded in 1953, is a major supplier in the intralogistics sector with over 21,000 employees. The company's core engineering work spans material handling hardware, automation solutions, and intelligent software systems, with particular depth in sustainable battery and lithium-ion technology for its electric truck fleet. Annual production exceeds 125,000 trucks, and its operations extend to over 120 countries.
The company's product portfolio is centered on a range of material handling equipment, including electric trucks, counterbalance trucks, order pickers, and reach trucks. This hardware is integrated into broader systems that can scale to fully automated warehouse solutions. The technical challenge lies in developing systems that reliably operate across diverse environments for customers in retail, manufacturing, and the automotive industry, with solutions often tailored to specific warehouse layouts and operational demands.
Engineering roles at Jungheinrich operate at the intersection of these domains - developing the control systems for automated guided vehicles, the software that manages warehouse logistics, and the battery management systems for lithium-ion powertrains. The work addresses real-world constraints in material handling, such as cycle times, load stability, energy efficiency, and integration with existing warehouse management systems. The company positions itself as a standard-setter in the industry, with a stated focus on innovation and sustainability.
