Senior Engineer, Electrical

Columbus McKinnon Corporation • Wadesboro, NC

17d

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the design, development, and integration of electrical and control systems for lifting platform products and related material handling solutions. The position serves as a technical expert for complex electrical architectures, product innovation, compliance, functional safety, and cross-functional project execution.

The role leads electrical and controls design across ETO, new product development, product enhancement, and sustaining engineering programs. It includes developing and approving electrical designs and integrating power distribution, motor controls, braking systems, VFDs, sensors, encoders, and safety controls. The engineer leads design reviews, risk analyses, investigations, prototype development, validation testing, and certification activities, while mentoring colleagues and collaborating with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and service teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 7 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience leading projects from concept through production release.
• AutoCAD experience.
• SolidWorks experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, hoists, cranes, or lifting platforms.

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 bills of materials.
• Design and integrate power distribution systems, motor controls, braking systems, VFDs, sensors, encoders, and safety controls.
• Serve as a subject matter expert 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior