Crane Designer

Capco Crane & Hoist, Inc.; Neenah (WI); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and dental plans

401K

Yearly performance-based bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Capco Crane & Hoist, Inc. seeks a Crane Designer responsible for developing detailed designs, layouts, and drawings for overhead and gantry cranes.

You will work with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and project management to ensure systems meet customer specs, safety requirements, and manufacturing needs. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical design skills, CAD experience, and a solid understanding of structural components used in crane systems.

Formación

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and fabrication details.
• Understanding of mechanical components, structural steel, welding symbols, bolted connections, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with crane design principles, lifting capacities, load combinations, and material-handling equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Create 2D and 3D CAD models, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, and detailed manufacturing drawings for crane systems.
• Design crane bridges, end trucks, runways, trolley assemblies, hoist supports, platforms, walkways, and related components.
• Develop general arrangement drawings, customer approval drawings, installation layouts, and BOMs.
• Review customer specifications, load requirements, site dimensions, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering to verify design calculations, load capacities, deflection limits, and structural integrity.
• Ensure designs comply with CMAA, ASME, OSHA, and AWS requirements as applicable.
• Select and incorporate mechanical components such as motors, gearboxes, wheels, bearings, brakes, hoists, and drive systems.
• Work with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective.
• Support purchasing with accurate material specs and BOMs.
• Revise drawings based on reviews, feedback, and changes.
• Assist with troubleshooting design issues during fabrication, installation, and service.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and project files.
• Identify opportunities to improve standardization, design efficiency, and costs.

Conocimientos

CAD proficiency

reading engineering drawings

crane design principles

mathematical and analytical skills

cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design/Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Descripción del empleo

Welcome to the Career Center at Capco Crane & Hoist, Inc. To give you some information about our values, our culture and our career opportunities browse through our site and find out what we are all about. We provide superior services and products by hiring the best people. Our continued rapid growth demands that we add more employees to keep expanding. If you can help us deliver quality services and products, we offer tremendous career opportunities for employees. You will join a hard-working group of people who are totally committed to giving our customers great service.

Current Job OpeningsCapco Crane is a leading manufacturer of overhead bridge cranes for a long and growing list of businesses across New England. We are actively seeking candidates capable of the precision, expertise, and professionalism that Capco Crane has built its reputation on. A career at Capco Crane & Hoist includes great health and dental plans, paid holidays and vacations, a 401K, and yearly performance based bonuses. If you are applying for a welding or electrician position, you must have the appropriate certification and/or licensure Capco Crane & Hoist is currently hiring for the following positions:

Lift Solutions delivers end-to-end industrial lifting solutions, including OSHA compliance inspections, crane equipment, aftermarket services, and parts for overhead cranes and other lifting and rigging equipment. We are dedicated to driving progress, efficiency, and safety—ensuring every industry benefits from our expertise, advanced technology, and commitment to quality. The New Equipment team is looking for a Crane Designer to join the growing team!

Position Summary

The Crane Designer is responsible for developing detailed designs, layouts, and engineering drawings for overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, hoists, and related lifting equipment. This position works closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and project management teams to ensure crane systems meet customer specifications, applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and manufacturing needs.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical design skills, experience with CAD software, and an understanding of structural and mechanical components used in crane systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create 2D and 3D CAD models, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, and detailed manufacturing drawings for crane systems and components.
• Design crane bridges, end trucks, runways, trolley assemblies, hoist supports, platforms, walkways, and related structural components.
• Develop general arrangement drawings, customer approval drawings, installation layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Review customer specifications, load requirements, site dimensions, and project documentation to determine design requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering to verify design calculations, load capacities, deflection limits, and structural integrity.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements, including relevant CMAA, ASME, OSHA, and AWS requirements, as applicable to the project.
• Select and incorporate appropriate mechanical components, including motors, gearboxes, wheels, bearings, brakes, hoists, and drive systems.
• Work with manufacturing and fabrication teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and easy to assemble.
• Support purchasing by providing accurate material specifications, component details, and bills of materials.
• Revise drawings and models based on engineering reviews, customer feedback, field measurements, and manufacturing changes.
• Assist with troubleshooting design issues during fabrication, installation, commissioning, and service activities.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawing revisions, and project files.
• Identify opportunities to improve product standardization, design efficiency, quality, and manufacturing costs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or an equivalent platform.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and fabrication details.
• Understanding of mechanical components, structural steel, welding symbols, bolted connections, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with crane design principles, lifting capacities, load combinations, and material-handling equipment.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.

Preferred Experience

• Experience designing overhead bridge cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, monorails, or custom lifting equipment.
• Knowledge of CMAA specifications and applicable ASME B30 standards.
• Familiarity with FEA (finite element analysis), structural calculations, and mechanical design verification.
• Experience with ERP systems, product data management (PDM), and engineering change control.
• Understanding of manufacturing tolerances, weldments, machining, and fabrication practices.
• Experience supporting crane installation, inspection, maintenance, or field modifications.
• Mechanical design and drafting proficiency
• Attention to detail and design accuracy
• Safety-focused engineering judgment
• Practical, manufacturing-oriented design approach
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Time management and project coordination