Crane Design Engineer – Mechanical & Controls

Link-Belt; Idle Hour (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Link-Belt Cranes, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a Design Engineer to join the engineering team and design mechanisms, structures and controls for crane products. The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental considerations.

As a member of the Engineering team, you will prepare complex calculations, create layouts, and coordinate with suppliers to establish component specifications while supporting prototype testing and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering (prefer mechanical or agricultural)
• Minimum of two years’ proven design experience in crane industry or five years’ in heavy equipment industry
• Link-Belt Cranes does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies

Responsibilities

• Investigate and develop new cost-effective design concepts using internal and competitive data
• Prepare and check complex calculations for loads, speeds, deflections, stresses, tolerances, and safety factors
• Create layouts of new designs or revisions to existing designs
• Interact with suppliers to obtain component information and establish specifications
• Prepare, check and revise engineering orders and bills of materials per Link-Belt Design policies
• Calculate weights and center of gravity for components and assemblies
• Support prototype assembly, testing and field service issue resolutions
• Coordinate the work of other personnel to complete designs and meet product timelines

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering calculations

CAD drafting

Product development

Supplier interaction

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Link-Belt Cranes, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a Design Engineer to join the engineering team and design mechanisms, structures and controls for crane products. The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental considerations.

As a member of the Engineering team, you will prepare complex calculations, create layouts, and coordinate with suppliers to establish component specifications while supporting prototype testing and manufacturing processes.