Electrical Application Specialist - New Berlin , WI

Konecranes • New Berlin, WI

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About The Position

The Electrical Application Specialist will be responsible for all electrical application activities, hardware selection, and implementation of control systems on electric overhead cranes for Region Americas. The emphasis will be on electrical components including motors, brakes, controls, switches, pendants, radio systems, weigh systems, etc. The role requires knowledge of product lines such as Legacy & EOT, quoting crane control systems, performing application tasks using established procedures, and developing improvements to existing procedures. Responsibilities include interpreting customer specifications, searching company archives for records of legacy equipment, providing phone support and technical assistance on Konecranes electrics products, and performing optimization of components in a team environment to reduce costs and improve delivery schedules.

Requirements

• 2-year degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology; Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience with overhead electric cranes or similar industrial equipment.
• Excellent understanding of electricity, motor control electrical circuits, and analog and digital input/output.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting motor control circuits utilizing electromagnetic devices and variable frequency drives (VFD's).
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and vendor application drawings.
• Working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, operating systems, and control equipment.
• Knowledge of PLC programming software is a plus.
• Self-motivated with leadership abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all electrical application activities and hardware selection.
• Implement control systems on electric overhead cranes for Region Americas.
• Knowledge of product lines: Legacy & EOT.
• Quoting crane control systems.
• Perform application tasks using established procedures and develop improvements.
• Interpret customer specifications to determine scope of work.
• Search company archives for records of legacy equipment.
• Provide phone support and technical assistance on Konecranes electrics products.
• Perform optimization of components in a team environment.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k plan with a match from day one
• Identity theft protection
• Accident insurance
• Travel insurance
• 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year)
• 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks vacation
• 13+ years of service, 4 weeks vacation
• 5 days of Sick Leave per year
• 10 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees