Automation Engineer (Cranes)

TL;DR

Automation Engineer (Cranes): Engineering design, testing, and commissioning of crane control systems for electric overhead and portal cranes with an accent on hardware selection, automation programming, and system implementation. Focus on generating system architecture drawings, project planning from inquiry to start-up, and troubleshooting control programs under operational conditions.

Onsite in New Berlin, WI, United States. Travel estimated at 20% for customer meetings, commissioning, and testing. Ability to work at heights up to 100 feet required.

USD 80,000 - 100,000 yearly

Company

Global leader in material handling solutions with 16,000+ professionals across 50+ countries, focusing on safer, more productive, and sustainable crane technologies.

What you will do

• Design, test, and commission crane control systems for legacy, EOT, and portal cranes.
• Select components, develop automation programs, and create system layouts and documentation.
• Generate architecture and network drawings for automation projects.
• Plan, schedule, and execute projects from inquiry through start-up, meeting budget targets.
• Test systems, troubleshoot control programs, and update existing ones.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or relevant field.
• 3-5+ years as Automation Engineer with motion/motor control, electricity, circuits, analog/digital I/O.
• Experience designing/troubleshooting motor controls with electromagnetic devices and VFDs.
• Proficiency in Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC programming software.
• Ability to read electrical schematics; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal/written communication for interfacing with sales, customers, production, and project management.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage; 401k with match from day one; identity theft/accident/travel insurance.
• 2 weeks vacation (pro-rated first year), increasing to 3-4 weeks with service; 5 days sick leave; 10 paid holidays.
• Diversity-driven culture promoting passion, growth, and authenticity.
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair treatment.