Principal Engineer - Electrical

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Principal engineer is a senior level position, and the employee is considered a subject matter expert in certain areas of engineering. They have the technical knowledge to complete design projects, and others in the company rely on the principal engineers for guidance and mentoring in sound engineering practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Has extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in the material handling field and working knowledge of other fields. Capable of clearly defining appropriate technical approaches and solutions to the most mission critical challenges.

· Has the special ability to use his or her knowledge to create new ideas, products, and services.

· Define critical project criteria to ensure project completion.

· Present detailed and through presentations to the customer or audience with confidence and professionalism.

· Resolve problems and perform root cause analysis on failed products or components. Develop comprehensive reports that clearly define the process, analysis, and solutions.

· Ability to present to a customer or audience and have them feel confident in the Principal Engineer’s ability, knowledge and advice.

· Develop products and services with all-inclusive deliverables including specifications, drawings, descriptions, manuals, analysis, and calculations.

· Perform all other duties of a Senior Project Engineer.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

· Independently assess problems and present / implement solutions

· Strong leadership of engineers

· Multi-task and work on multiple simultaneous projects, setting project priorities.

· Accountability to maintain project schedules and deadlines

· Ability to communicate well with others, internal and external.

· Strong attention to detail with a focus on standards compliance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in engineering

· 10+ years of experience in crane / material handling equipment design.

· P.E. licensure preferred

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.

Compensation: 98000 to 125000 (USD) (YEARLY)