Position Summary The Electrical Engineer • Overhead Crane Systems plays a critical role in the design, development, and support of electrical and control systems for industrial lifting equipment. This position combines hands-on industrial experience with engineering design and analysis to ensure overhead cranes operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.
Duties & Responsibilities Engineering & Design - Design electrical and electronic control systems for overhead cranes and material handling equipment.
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control system layouts.
- Design, program, and implement PLC, VFD, and HMI solutions specific to crane applications.
- Specify electrical components including motors, brakes, limit switches, encoders, festoon systems, power feeds, and safety devices.
- Recommend control architecture and automation solutions that best fit customer and application requirements.
- Support modernization and retrofit projects involving controls, safety systems, and power distribution.
Testing, Commissioning & Field Support - Assist with final wiring, startup, testing, and commissioning of crane control panels and systems.
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots electrical issues related to controls, motor drives, communication networks, and safety circuits.
- Perform root cause analysis on recurring electrical failures and implement corrective actions.
- Support field technicians during installations, inspections, and emergency service calls.
Compliance, Safety & Documentation - Ensure all electrical designs comply with OSHA, NEC, CMAA, ASME B30, and applicable local codes.
- Conduct risk assessments and contribute to continuous safety improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate documentation including as-built drawings, test results, maintenance records, and product reports.
Collaboration & R&D - Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, service teams, and suppliers to deliver turnkey crane solutions.
- Represent the R&D department during development of new machines, concepts, and system integrations.
- Support integration of third-party equipment and peripherals, including post-integration troubleshooting.
- Participate in customer meetings to review requirements, propose solutions, and support project planning.
- Support product lifecycle management, including component versioning and software traceability.
Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience with industrial control systems, PLC programming, and motor control.
- Strong understanding of AC/DC circuits, power distribution, and electrical safety standards.
- Ability to read and create electrical schematics using CAD software.
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience in industrial environments.
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks independently.
Qualifications - Experience with overhead cranes, hoists, or heavy industrial equipment.
- Familiarity with CMAA, ASME B30, and other crane-related standards.
- Knowledge of VFD tuning, encoder feedback systems, and radio remote controls.
- Experience with industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Modbus).
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
