Overhead Crane Electrical Engineer - PLC & Controls

Lift Solutions Holdings; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and VIS

Paid holidays

401(k) profit sharing/match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Lift Solutions Holdings seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and support electrical and control systems for overhead crane equipment. The role focuses on developing control architectures, wiring diagrams, and PLC-based solutions that ensure safe, efficient operation.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience with industrial controls, strong CAD schematic skills, and a solid understanding of safety standards.

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 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 layouts.
• Design, program, and implement PLC, VFD, and HMI solutions for crane applications.
• Specify electrical components including motors, brakes, limit switches, encoders, and safety devices.
• Support modernization and retrofit projects involving controls and power distribution.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

VFD control

HMI development

Schematic CAD

Industrial control

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Lift Solutions Holdings seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and support electrical and control systems for overhead crane equipment. The role focuses on developing control architectures, wiring diagrams, and PLC-based solutions that ensure safe, efficient operation.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience with industrial controls, strong CAD schematic skills, and a solid understanding of safety standards.