Project Engineer - Automation - New Berlin ,WI at Konecranes

New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hardware Selection, Program Development, Implementation, Crane Control Systems, Component Selection, System Layout, Automation Control Programming, System Documentation, System Architecture, Automation Network Drawings, Project Planning, System Testing, Troubleshooting, Motor Control, Siemens PLC Programming, Allen Bradley PLC Programming

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Company Description At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work. Job Description POSITION TITLE: Project Engineer Automation REPORTS TO: Lead Project Engineer, Electrical PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will be an electrics factory/engineered modernizations crane control automation engineer position responsible for hardware selection, program development, and implementation necessary for semi-automated to fully automated electric overhead and portal cranes for Region Americas. Knowledge of Product lines – Legacy, EOT and Portal Cranes Engineering design, testing and commissioning of crane control systems. Perform engineering tasks using established procedures. These include but are not limited to component selection, system layout, automation control programming, and system documentation. Generate system architecture and automation network drawings. Automation project planning, scheduling, design execution, and performance to budget from inquiry through start-up. System testing and troubleshooting of control programs. Troubleshooting and updating existing control programs. Qualifications EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or relevant engineering field) required EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as an Automation Engineer working with motion and motor control products. This position requires excellent understanding of electricity, motor control electrical circuits, and analog- digital input/output. Experience designing and troubleshooting motor control circuits utilizing electromagnetic devices and variable frequency drives (VFD’s) is essential. Must have a working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, operating systems and control equipment. Specifically, a knowledge of Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC programming software is required. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate must be proficient in reading electrical schematics and vendor application drawings. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Verbal and written communication plays a key role in this position. This position requires the direct interface between frontline sales, customer, production planning (Watertown), and project management. Site visits for application and commissioning require the ability to work at heights up to 100 feet off the ground. Travel estimated at 20% to meet with customers, commission equipment, and witness product testing at our manufacturing plant. Additional Information What we offer: Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more! Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks. Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category. Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency. Job Category: Engineering Employee Group: Employee Employment Type: Undefined term Full-time/part-time position: Full-time Workplace Type: Hybrid Compensation: USD 80000 - USD 100000 - yearly

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for the electrics factory/engineered modernizations crane control automation engineering, focusing on hardware selection, program development, and implementation for semi-automated to fully automated electric overhead and portal cranes in the Americas Region. Key duties include engineering design, testing, commissioning of crane control systems, generating system architecture drawings, and managing automation projects from inquiry through start-up.