Electrical Design Engineer
Konecranes· Machinery· Aug 20, 2026 · 2mo agoPosted 68 days ago
New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States · Germany
Hybrid
Full-time
Mid
$114K–$160K est.
2+ years exp
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Job description
POSITION TITLE: Project Engineer, Electrical
REPORTS TO: Lead Project Engineer, Electrical
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
This position is an engineered modernizations crane control engineer responsible for all electrical design activities, hardware selection, program development, and implementation of control systems on electric overhead cranes and portal cranes for Region Americas.
· Knowledge of Product Lines – Legacy, EOT and Portal Cranes
· Engineering design, testing and commissioning of crane control systems.
· Perform engineering tasks using established procedures. These include but are not limited to component selection, schematic design, system layout, automation control programming, and system documentation.
· Generate system architecture and automation network drawings.
· Project planning, scheduling, design execution, and performance to budget from inquiry through start-up.
· Testing and troubleshooting of control systems.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Electrical or Automation engineer working with motion and motor control products preferred. Experience designing and troubleshooting motor control circuits utilizing electromagnetic devices and variable frequency drives (VFD's) is essential. Specifically, a knowledge of PLC programming software is required. A qualified candidate must be proficient in reading electrical schematics and vendor application drawings
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Excellent understanding of electricity, motor control electrical circuits, and analog-digital input/output preferred. Must have a working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, operating systems and control equipment. Proficiency with SAP, AutoCAD, E3 and Microsoft office. Ability to effectively communicate with frontline sales, customers, production planning (Watertown), and project management. Site visits for application and commissioning require the ability to work at heights up to 100 feet off the ground. Travel estimated at 15% to meet with customers, commission equipment, and witness product testing at our manufacturing plant.
What we offer:
Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!
Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.
Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service
Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year
Konecranes moves what matters . Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.
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