Job Description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Wadesboro, NC, US, 28170

Job Summary/Overview

The Electrical Engineer plans and designs product applications based on customer requirements and needs. The position is responsible for organizing complex components and assemblies for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of engineered products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives.
• Responsible for generating bills of materials for all product designs utilizing conventional types of plans and specifications.
• Responsible for generating wiring schematics and control cabinet layouts for hoist equipment.
• Performs design calculations and prepares equipment or material specifications.
• Creates/describes design procedures and specifications leading to construction documents.
• Estimates production times and related costs to provide information for management/commercial decisions.
• Responsible for supporting the Operations Team by developing manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building, assembling, and installing components.
• Transitions products from product development to production.
• Support other functions (Quality, Sales, etc.) in order to satisfy customer needs and resolve issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Ability to create designs using relevant design software.
• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities; confirming assembly and installation processes.
• Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly productive environment where projects and direction can change quickly while creating thorough and detailed designs and documentation.
• Skilled in interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or scheduled form.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate in individual and group settings.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Understanding of National Electric Code (NEC) and other related electrical design specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years design experience required.
• AutoCAD and/or Solidworks experience required.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems or hoists desired.

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.

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