Senior Engineer, Electrical

Columbus McKinnon CorporationNorth Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 4 days ago

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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.