Crane Structural Simulation Engineer — FEA & Dynamics

Liebherr Maritime Cranes; Killarney; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

End of Year Bonus

Paid overtime

Career progression opportunities

Educational assistance

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Killarney, Ireland is seeking a Structural Simulation Engineer to support crane design via Finite Element Analysis and simulation.

You will lead static and dynamic analyses, assess strength and fatigue, and develop robust simulation methodologies while collaborating with mechanical, automation and control teams. The role involves using Ansys, MATLAB/Simulink and Simscape Multibody to model cranes, validate approaches and drive design improvements.

Qualifications

• Third-level engineering qualification (preferably Level 9/10).
• Strong interest in engineering simulation and numerical methods.
• Knowledge of FEA principles essential.
• Experience with Ansys Mechanical or similar FEA software desirable.
• Exposure to MATLAB/Simulink or Simscape Multibody advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of crane components and assemblies using Ansys.
• Run static, nonlinear and transient dynamic simulations to support product development.
• Evaluate strength, stiffness, fatigue and dynamic behaviour of crane structures.
• Prepare and interpret finite element models and simulation reports.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve component performance via simulation.
• Develop and maintain simplified and detailed simulation models for complex systems.
• Model crane mechanisms using MATLAB/Simulink and Simscape Multibody.
• Work with automation and control engineers on interaction with control algorithms.
• Contribute to simulation tools, workflows and engineering processes.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

Ansys

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Ansys Mechanical

Simscape Multibody

Job description

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Killarney, Ireland is seeking a Structural Simulation Engineer to support crane design via Finite Element Analysis and simulation.

You will lead static and dynamic analyses, assess strength and fatigue, and develop robust simulation methodologies while collaborating with mechanical, automation and control teams. The role involves using Ansys, MATLAB/Simulink and Simscape Multibody to model cranes, validate approaches and drive design improvements.