Controls Designer

1 week ago

menomonee falls, United States Columbus McKinnon Full time

Position: Controls Designer

Location: Menomonee Falls, WI

CMCO – Dorner, Garvey, Magnetek


Position Overview: The Designer, Controls is responsible for designing and fabricating control systems based on technical drawings. This position develops diagrams using AutoCAD.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layout drawings, etc. using CAD.
  • Create drawings from written and verbal specifications.
  • Partner with engineers regarding project accuracy, design, standards, and design documentation.
  • Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Create bills of materials that include control enclosure, components, and wire.
  • Act as a technical resource for internal and external customers.
  • Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs.
  • Resolve any engineering issues as they arise in fabrication, assembly, and service.
  • Partner with production as a technical resource.
  • Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.


Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:

  • A team player that seeks input from others and contributes to the team effort to achieve a common goal.
  • Attention to detail. Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved.
  • Ability to build relationships both internally and externally to support customer needs.
  • Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to increase efficiency in a lean manufacturing environment as well as prevent negative impacts on the equipment.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and approach tasks with a sense of urgency.
  • Knowledge of Solidworks, Microsoft Software, and Asana.


Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associates Degree or Technical school coursework preferred.
  • 1+ year(s) experience with electrical systems or manufacturing experience.
  • 1+ year(s) experience working with CAD Electrical preferred.


About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team.


Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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