Columbus McKinnon Corporation→
Senior Engineer, Electrical at Columbus… · Wadesboro
ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeWadesboro, NC
Skills
autocadsolidworkselectrical designcontrols systemspower distributionmotor controlsafety circuitssensorsindustrial communicationsemc compliancedfmearoot cause analysisleadershipcommunicationmentoringtroubleshootingelectro-mechanical systemshoistscraneslifting platforms
Job Description
Job Summary/Overview
The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the design, development, and integration of electrical and control systems for lifting platform products and related material handling solutions. This position serves as a technical expert responsible for complex electrical architectures, product innovation, compliance, functional safety, and cross-functional project execution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead electrical and controls design activities across ETO, new product development, product enhancement, and sustaining engineering programs.
- Develop and approve electrical architectures, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable assemblies, I/O lists, and BOMs.
- Design and integrate power distribution systems, motor controls, braking systems, VFDs, sensors, encoders, and safety controls.
- Serve as SME for electrical system design, functional safety, EMC/EMI compliance, and applicable standards.
- Lead design reviews, DFMEAs, hazard analyses, and root cause investigations.
- Mentor engineers, designers, and technicians.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and service teams.
- Lead prototype development, validation testing, and certification activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical and controls systems used in lifting and material handling equipment.
- Strong understanding of power distribution, motor control, safety circuits, sensors, and industrial communications.
- Expertise in electrical design analysis, grounding, protection, and EMC compliance.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience leading technical projects and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's preferred.
- 7+ years of electrical engineering experience.
- Experience leading projects from concept through production release.
- AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience required.
- Experience with electro-mechanical systems, hoists, cranes, or lifting platforms strongly preferred.