Electrical Engineer, Crane Systems — PLC & Automation

Star Crane & Hoist

Allendale Charter Township (MI)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Paid holidays
401(k) match
Referral bonus

Job summary

Lift Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Overhead Crane Systems to design, develop, and support electrical and control systems for industrial lifting equipment. You will work on PLC, VFD, and HMI implementations, create wiring diagrams, and collaborate to ensure safe, efficient crane operation that complies with industry standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience with industrial controls, knowledge of electrical safety, and hands-on troubleshooting in industrial

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience with industrial control systems, PLC programming, and motor control.
  • Strong understanding of AC/DC circuits, power distribution, and electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical and electronic control systems for overhead cranes and material handling equipment.
  • Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control system layouts.
  • Design, program, and implement PLC, VFD, and HMI solutions specific to crane applications.
  • Specify electrical components including motors, brakes, limit switches, encoders, festoon systems, power feeds, and safety devices.

Skills

Electrical design
PLC programming
Motor control
Schematic CAD
Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software
EtherNet/IP
Profibus
Modbus

Job description

Lift Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Overhead Crane Systems to design, develop, and support electrical and control systems for industrial lifting equipment. You will work on PLC, VFD, and HMI implementations, create wiring diagrams, and collaborate to ensure safe, efficient crane operation that complies with industry standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience with industrial controls, knowledge of electrical safety, and hands-on troubleshooting in industrial

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