Electrical Engineer, Lifting & Motion Systems

Columbus McKinnon EMEA; Wadesboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in North Carolina is seeking an Electrical Engineer to plan and design product applications based on customer requirements. You will organize complex components and assemblies for design, development, implementation, and maintenance of engineered products.

The role emphasizes electrical schematics, control systems, and compliance with safety and EMC standards, with collaboration across mechanical teams for robust electromechanical integration. 2+ years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years electrical engineering experience in related fields.
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is required.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical and controls design for lifting products across projects.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs.
• Design power distribution, motor control, braking systems, and safety circuits.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, safety, and EMC standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical eng for electromechanical integration.
• Assist in verification, prototype testing, and data analysis.
• Participate in design reviews and risk analyses.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

Electrical analyses

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Verification activities

Cross-functional collaboration

ECAD/PLM tools

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

2+ years electrical engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Columbus McKinnon in North Carolina is seeking an Electrical Engineer to plan and design product applications based on customer requirements. You will organize complex components and assemblies for design, development, implementation, and maintenance of engineered products.

The role emphasizes electrical schematics, control systems, and compliance with safety and EMC standards, with collaboration across mechanical teams for robust electromechanical integration. 2+ years experience preferred.