Electrical Engineer - Savannah, Ga

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POSITION TITLE: Electrical Engineer – Port Solutions

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager, Port Solutions Region Americas

Company Description

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions and consistently sets 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. With around 16,600 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle, and move what the world needs. In 2022, Group sales totaled EUR 3.4 billion, and Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Visit our webpages at https://www.konecranes.com/about/our-strategy or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Position Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Electrical Engineer based in Savannah, GA. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, installing, and testing electrical systems. These power systems include hybrid switching power supplies, motor control systems with variable frequency drives, PLC controls, HMI, and associated auxiliary systems. The engineer is responsible for troubleshooting, analyzing, and testing these systems. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in motor controls and be knowledgeable of Siemens TIA Portal Software platforms for PLC control. The engineer shall have an electrical engineer degree or equivalent work experience as substitute.

Required skills and qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in electrical design and electrical engineering
• Ability to design, develop, and implement electrical systems
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI development
• Proficient with electronics design and testing
• Knowledge of safety systems and procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Control Systems and Integration
• Strong focus on Quality Control
• Boundaries (Land and Safety)
• Team Leadership

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering or associated field
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot electrical and electronic system processes
• Experience in software development and platform implementation
• Experience with E3 or comparable electrical design software
• Project and team management experience
• PE Certification

Responsibilities

• Candidate will work with several business units from across the globe to analyze, design, and develop solutions for various types of hybrid energy systems that power Konecranes equipment and ancillary systems. 
• Candidate shall be able to read, understand, and analyze existing electrical schematics and capable of designing new or retrofit schematics.
• Candidate will troubleshoot and modify existing electrical systems requiring field work in Port and Intermodal facilities throughout North, Central, and South America.
• Candidate will create complete and comprehensive documentation for any system modification including bill of materials, schematics, termination lists, and required protection devices.
• Adherence to company safety requirements, policies, and documentation
• Excellent record keeping and communication skills are essential.

Other Requirements

• No fear of heights
• Clean Driving Record
• Travel 10 to 15% on average

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Position. Compensation based on experience
• Benefits package presented during interview process
  • Excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401K with company contribution
  • Vacation based on time in service
  • Relocation package
  • Company Vehicle
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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. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.