Material Handling Systems Design Engineer

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      "text": "Key Functions of the Role",
      "content": "<h3>Engineering &amp; System Development</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Design electrical systems for overhead lifting applications including bridge cranes, gantry systems, monorails, and workstation lifting equipment</li>\n<li>Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control-panel layouts, and engineering documentation using CAD software</li>\n<li>Specify and integrate components such as variable frequency drives, conductor systems, relays, sensors, limit switches, safety devices, and control hardware</li>\n<li>Perform engineering calculations related to motor performance, load requirements, equipment sizing, and system operation</li>\n<li>Incorporate applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements into design solutions</li>\n\n<h3>Installation Support &amp; Equipment Validation</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Assist with startup and commissioning activities for newly installed and upgraded systems</li>\n<li>Configure and test VFDs, operator interfaces, relays, and associated electrical controls</li>\n<li>Verify system operation through functional testing and performance validation</li>\n<li>Support field implementation activities to ensure equipment aligns with design intent</li>\n\n<h3>Technical Troubleshooting &amp; Modernization</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Investigate and resolve electrical and controls-related issues impacting equipment performance</li>\n<li>Support maintenance personnel and technical teams with diagnostics and corrective actions</li>\n<li>Participate in retrofit initiatives and modernization projects involving existing lifting systems</li>\n<li>Recommend improvements that enhance reliability, uptime, and operational effectiveness</li>\n\n<h3>Compliance, Safety &amp; Documentation</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Ensure designs and field modifications comply with electrical codes, industry standards, and internal engineering practices</li>\n<li>Participate in system reviews, safety assessments, inspections, and technical evaluations</li>\n<li>Maintain organized drawing revisions, engineering records, and project documentation</li>\n<li>Assist with maintaining accurate configuration and equipment history records</li>\n\n<h3>Collaboration &amp; Technical Leadership</h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Coordinate closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, technicians, and operations personnel</li>\n<li>Provide technical guidance to maintenance and production teams regarding equipment operation and troubleshooting</li>\n<li>Support initiatives focused on equipment performance, process improvement, and reliability enhancement</li>\n</ul></ul></ul></ul></ul>"
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      "text": "Required Qualifications",
      "content": "\n<li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent industry experience may be considered</li>\n<li>Three to seven years of experience involving crane systems through engineering, controls, maintenance, commissioning, or equipment design</li>\n<li>Strong understanding of:\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Crane classifications and applications in accordance with CMAA guidelines</li>\n<li>Hoist, bridge, and trolley motor-control systems</li>\n<li>Variable frequency drives, soft-start technologies, and electrical protection methods</li>\n\n\n<li>Ability to create, review, and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation</li>\n<li>Knowledge of conductor-bar systems, festoon assemblies, radio-control systems, pendant controls, and collision-avoidance technologies</li>\n</ul></li>"
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      "text": "Preferred Experience",
      "content": "\n<li>Experience supporting crane modernization programs or custom lifting-system development</li>\n<li>Familiarity with advanced motion-control technologies such as sway reduction systems or load-monitoring solutions</li>\n<li>Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause investigation skills</li>\n<li>Comfortable working within industrial environments and elevated work locations when necessary</li>\n<li>Strong communication and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary project environments</li>\n"
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