Senior Engineer, Electrical

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.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte