Crane Controls Design Engineer

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      "text": "Primary Responsibilities",
      "content": "<h3>Electrical Design &amp; Engineering</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Design electrical and control systems for overhead cranes, gantry cranes, monorail systems, and workstation lifting equipment.</li>\n<li>Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software.</li>\n<li>Specify and select electrical components including:\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)</li>\n<li>Soft starters</li>\n<li>Limit switches</li>\n<li>Festoon systems</li>\n<li>Conductor bar systems</li>\n<li>Safety devices and controls</li>\n\n\n<li>Perform electrical load calculations, power distribution analysis, and control system design.</li>\n<li>Develop control logic for crane motions including hoist, trolley, bridge, and auxiliary lifting functions.</li>\n<li>Ensure all designs comply with applicable industry requirements including:\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>CMAA 70</li>\n<li>CMAA 74</li>\n<li>NFPA 70 (NEC)</li>\n<li>ASME B30 standards</li>\n\n\n\n<h3>System Startup &amp; Commissioning</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Assist with installation and startup activities for new crane systems and modernization projects.</li>\n<li>Configure and test VFDs, HMIs, relays, and motor control components.</li>\n<li>Perform commissioning activities and validate equipment performance against design specifications.</li>\n<li>Support field technicians during system integration and startup.</li>\n\n<h3>Troubleshooting &amp; Technical Support</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Diagnose electrical and controls-related issues involving motors, control panels, communication systems, and safety devices.</li>\n<li>Provide support during equipment failures and implement corrective actions.</li>\n<li>Assist with maintenance planning and reliability improvements.</li>\n<li>Analyze recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions.</li>\n\n<h3>Safety &amp; Documentation</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Verify compliance with applicable safety codes and electrical standards.</li>\n<li>Participate in safety reviews, inspections, and risk assessments.</li>\n<li>Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings, and revision records.</li>\n<li>Document system modifications and design updates.</li>\n\n<h3>Collaboration</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Work closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, maintenance personnel, and field technicians.</li>\n<li>Provide technical guidance and training related to crane controls and electrical systems.</li>\n<li>Support continuous improvement efforts focused on reliability, efficiency, and equipment performance.</li>\n</ul></ul></ul></ul></ul></li></ul></li></ul>"
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      "text": "Required Qualifications",
      "content": "\n<li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.</li>\n<li>Three to seven years of experience supporting overhead crane systems through design, installation, maintenance, or controls engineering.</li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of:\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>CMAA crane classifications</li>\n<li>Motor control systems</li>\n<li>Hoist, trolley, and bridge motion controls</li>\n<li>Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)</li>\n<li>Soft starters</li>\n<li>Motor protection systems</li>\n\n\n<li>Ability to create, read, and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with:\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Conductor bar systems</li>\n<li>Festoon systems</li>\n<li>Pendant controls</li>\n<li>Radio remote controls</li>\n<li>Collision avoidance systems</li>\n\n\n</ul></li></ul></li>"
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      "text": "Preferred Qualifications",
      "content": "\n<li>Experience with custom-engineered crane systems or crane modernization projects.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of crane automation technologies.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with load monitoring systems, anti-sway controls, and advanced crane control features.</li>\n<li>Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.</li>\n<li>Ability to work in industrial environments and at elevated heights when required.</li>\n<li>Effective communication and teamwork skills.</li>\n"
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      "text": "Work Environment",
      "content": "\n<li>Full-time onsite position in a manufacturing and industrial setting.</li>\n<li>Regular interaction with production equipment and crane systems.</li>\n<li>Occasional travel to project sites and customer facilities.</li>\n<li>Work may include access to elevated work areas and active industrial environments.</li>\n"
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      "text": "Opportunity",
      "content": "<div>This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and reliability of critical material-handling systems. The successful candidate will play an important role in improving equipment performance, supporting safe operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards across a variety of crane applications.</div>"
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