Electrical Engineer — Lifting & Motion Systems

Columbus McKinnon EMEA; Wadesboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon Corporation seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and evolve electrical/electromechanical systems for lifting equipment. You will craft schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs, while ensuring safety and EMC compliance across projects.

You will collaborate with mechanical teams on integration, support supplier evaluations, and participate in design reviews and testing activities to drive robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years electrical engineering experience required.
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience required.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems or hoists preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical and controls design for CMCO lifting products across ETO, new product development, and sustaining engineering.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs.
• Contribute to design of power distribution, motor control, braking, VFDs, sensors, and safety circuits.
• Apply electrical, functional safety, and EMC standards to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate on electromechanical integration, grounding, routing, and serviceability.
• Assist in evaluation of supplier components and qualification testing.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEAs, hazard analyses, and risk mitigation.
• Support verification/validation plans and prototype testing.

Skills

Electrical engineering basics

Schematic interpretation

ECAD/PLM familiarity

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Columbus McKinnon Corporation seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and evolve electrical/electromechanical systems for lifting equipment. You will craft schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs, while ensuring safety and EMC compliance across projects.

You will collaborate with mechanical teams on integration, support supplier evaluations, and participate in design reviews and testing activities to drive robust solutions.