Mechanical Structural Engineer - New Berlin

Konecranes; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in material handling solutions is seeking an experienced Mechanical Structural Engineer to join their team in New Berlin, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will perform analytical calculations and evaluate the static strength of components, contributing to the safety and efficiency of crane operations. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, Konecranes offers a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits, and room for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Plan

Dental and Vision

401k plan with a match

Profit sharing

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing mechanical or structural calculations.
• Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Experience with industry standards such as AWS D1.1/D14.1, AISC, CMAA is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical calculations for structural and mechanical components of cranes.
• Evaluate static strength and fatigue life of fasteners and shafts.
• Build detailed 3-D ANSYS models of cranes.

Skills

Analytical calculations

Knowledge of failure theories

Mechanical and structural analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

MathCad

ANSYS

Excel

Job description

Mechanical Structural Engineer - New Berlin

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Mechanical Structural Engineer - New Berlin

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New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States
Employment Type: Permanent Term
Full-time/part-time position: Full-time
Workplace: On-site



Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

Job Position: Structural / Mechanical Analysis Engineer

Job Duties:

• Perform analytical calculations to compute the stresses developed in structural and mechanical components of crane. Knowledge of different static and fatigue failure theories based on stress life approach is required to compute the allowable stresses according to industry standards.
• Evaluate the static strength and fatigue life of fasteners (welds, bolts and keys), shafts, bearings, gears. Expertise in standards like AWS D1.1/D14.1, AISC, CMAA and AGMA is a must.
• Use of MathCad, ANSYS, KC Developed Programs and other in-house built analytical tools to perform and present mechanical and structural calculations of crane components conforming to the specifications of NOG, AISC, ASME, AGMA, CMAA, NUREG, EN, KTR, etc. Develop programs in MathCAD, Excel and APDL to standardize and automate these calculations. The ability to perform calculation is vital in order to validate a calculation using a secondary/independent method of analysis.
• Build detailed 3-D ANSYS models of overhead, gantry and jib cranes to exactly simulate the behavior of trolley, bridge and the complex motion of rope during a seismic event.
• Perform global and local buckling analysis of crane and crane components using Eigen value analysis, Nonlinear analysis and analytical calculations that meets CMAA, FEM, EN and NOG requirements.
• Perform optimization of bridge girders and other crane components subjected to various geometry and functional constraints like buckling, yielding and fatigue.
• Knowledge on ASCE, IBC codes is a plus
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering. Preference to Masters degree or PhD.

A minimum of 2 years of related experience performing mechanical or structural calculations for steel equipment. Preference for five years of related experience.

Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.

Additional Information

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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