Overhead Crane Controls Engineer

Metropolitan Crane & Hoist Co; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid holidays

401(k) profit sharing/match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Lift Solutions seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and support overhead crane electrical and control systems. You will develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and control layouts for crane applications, with hands‑on PLC, VFD, and HMI programming to meet safety and performance standards.

Responsibilities include system design, component specification, modernization projects, and field support. CAD-based schematics proficiency and 3–5 years in industrial controls are required.

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.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics using CAD software.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience in industrial environments.

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.
• Recommend control architecture and automation solutions that best fit customer and application requirements.
• Support modernization and retrofit projects involving controls, safety systems, and power distribution.
• Assist with final wiring, startup, testing, and commissioning of crane control panels and systems.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots electrical issues related to controls, motor drives, communication networks, and safety circuits.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring electrical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support field technicians during installations, inspections, and emergency service calls.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

VFD control

HMI design

Schematic CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Lift Solutions seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and support overhead crane electrical and control systems. You will develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and control layouts for crane applications, with hands‑on PLC, VFD, and HMI programming to meet safety and performance standards.

Responsibilities include system design, component specification, modernization projects, and field support. CAD-based schematics proficiency and 3–5 years in industrial controls are required.