Senior Engineer, Electrical

Job Summary/Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the design, development, and integration of electrical and control systems for lifting platform products and related material handling solutions. This position serves as a technical expert responsible for complex electrical architectures, product innovation, compliance, functional safety, and cross-functional project execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and controls design activities across ETO, new product development, product enhancement, and sustaining engineering programs. 
• Develop and approve electrical architectures, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable assemblies, I/O lists, and BOMs. 
• Design and integrate power distribution systems, motor controls, braking systems, VFDs, sensors, encoders, and safety controls. 
• Serve as SME for electrical system design, functional safety, EMC/EMI compliance, and applicable standards. 
• Lead design reviews, DFMEAs, hazard analyses, and root cause investigations. 
• Mentor engineers, designers, and technicians. 
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and service teams. 
• Lead prototype development, validation testing, and certification activities. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical and controls systems used in lifting and material handling equipment. 
• Strong understanding of power distribution, motor control, safety circuits, sensors, and industrial communications. 
• Expertise in electrical design analysis, grounding, protection, and EMC compliance. 
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. 
• Experience leading technical projects and cross-functional teams. 
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's preferred. 
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience. 
• Experience leading projects from concept through production release. 
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience required. 
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, hoists, cranes, or lifting platforms strongly preferred.