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Job DescriptionThe Principal Design Engineer, Port Solutions Electrics, will be responsible for creating high‑quality electrical designs and documentation for port cranes or industrial cranes. The role involves interpreting project specifications, preparing detailed engineering drawings, ensuring compliance with international standards, and coordinating with project teams to deliver accurate and timely outputs.
Key Responsibilities
- Study and interpret project specifications, technical requirements, and engineering inputs.
- Prepare panel layouts, single line diagrams (SLDs), schematics, Bill of Materials (BOM), and cable lists as per project requirements.
- Plan and manage personal work activities to meet project timelines with high-quality deliverables.
- Improve and maintain the quality of drawings as per customer and company standards.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination within the team.
- Adhere to company policies, processes, and engineering guidelines.
- Travel to international customer sites as required (valid passport mandatory).
- Follow and maintain awareness of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards.
The role is based in our office in SP Infocity, Pune – but it goes without saying that the remote & hybrid working is a part of our modern ways of working.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics Engineering from a reputed university.
Experience
- Minimum 4–6 years of electrical design experience in port cranes or industrial cranes.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals:
- Power distribution
- Motor control (AC/DC drives)
- Control and protection circuits
- Expertise in Zuken E3 and Teamcenter / SAP.
- Proficiency in creating electrical drawings including panel layouts, SLDs, schematics, BOMs, and cable lists.
- Experience in cable selection, LV switchgear selection, and understanding of motor control and protection circuits.
- Hands-on experience with AutoCAD (preferred).
- Familiarity with standards: IEC / UL / EN / CSA applicable to crane systems.
- Experience in port cranes or industrial cranes is an added advantage.
Soft Skills
- Good communication skills in English.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
Minimum 4–6 years of electrical design experience in port cranes or industrial cranes.
Additional InformationWhat we offer
- As a Principal Design Engineer, Port Solutions Electrics, you get to join our team and make your mark in our journey forward. You will be working as an Individual Contributor contributing to our team in a very ambitious and growth-orientated culture. You will be working closely with in a cross-functional environment and, based on your performance, you may be given the opportunity to take ownership of a product group. With increased responsibility and contribution, there may also be opportunities for international exposure and short-term travel, depending on project requirements and your involvement. The role offers a strong platform for professional growth, global collaboration, and continuous skill enhancement in an innovation-driven setup.
- As we trust in Winning Together, we offer continuous learning and development which means that you will also get equal opportunities for self-development as a leader.
- Driving for better we offer a flexible & inclusive work environment where you can be yourself and enjoy Work-Life balance.
- We believe Doing the right thing by offering Competitive Salary.
Want to learn more about Konecranes and what your future colleagues have to say?
Interested?
Do you have what it takes, and do you see yourself joining our community and taking a key role in our Consultant Data Analytics? If yes, please submit your application with CV as soon as possible, latest by 06.03.2026 via Apply link below.
Please contact the recruiting Talent Acquisition Specialist Kanchan Mahajan via kanchan.mahajan.ext (at) konecranes.com or via Linkedin.
Konecranes moves what matters. We are 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.
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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 around 16,500 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. In 2023, Group sales totalled EUR 3.9 billion. Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).
