Crane Controls Design Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Three to seven years of experience supporting overhead crane systems through design, installation, maintenance, or controls engineering.
• Strong knowledge of:
• CMAA crane classifications
• Motor control systems
• Hoist, trolley, and bridge motion controls
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Soft starters
• Motor protection systems
• Ability to create, read, and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with:
• Conductor bar systems
• Festoon systems
• Pendant controls
• Radio remote controls

Additional Information

Material Handling Systems Design Engineer Location: Ashland, VA (Onsite) Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Potential Conversion After 6 Months) Compensation: Starting at $39.00/hour and higher based on experience and technical qualifications Position Summary We are seeking a skilled engineering professional to support the design, integration, and long-term reliability of electrically powered material-handling systems. This position combines engineering design, equipment commissioning, technical problem-solving, and field support responsibilities for overhead lifting equipment and related automation systems. The successful candidate will contribute to both new equipment development and modernization efforts while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of industrial lifting solutions. What Success Looks Like This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys balancing design responsibilities with real-world equipment support. Successful candidates will contribute to reliable system performance, effective project execution, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of material-handling operations through innovative engineering solutions.

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