Lead Structural Engineer — Mining Equipment (Hybrid)

SANY America; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

FSAs

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

SANY America is seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead the design and validation of large‑tonnage hybrid mining loaders. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and field teams to deliver reliable equipment and support rapid growth initiatives.

The role emphasizes fatigue-critical structures, CAE/FEA analyses, and root-cause investigations, with opportunities to influence standards and product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, structural or related engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years designing and validating welded, fatigue‑critical structures for heavy equipment.
• Working knowledge of FEA/CAE, structural fatigue, welding, materials, prototype investigation and root‑cause analysis.
• Ability to manage priorities, communicate technical findings, and work effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design reviews and optimization for loader frames, work equipment and high-load structures.
• Solve fatigue, impact loading, stiffness, cracking and welding distortion challenges using analysis and testing.
• Set structural CAE, fatigue, materials and weld‑design standards to improve service life.
• Support prototype and mine‑site investigations and close out root causes of structural failures.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve design issues and support product launch and continuous improvement.

Skills

Welding design

Fatigue analysis

FEA/CAE

Cross-functional leadership

Root-cause analysis

Education

BSc in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CAE Software

Job description

SANY America is seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead the design and validation of large‑tonnage hybrid mining loaders. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and field teams to deliver reliable equipment and support rapid growth initiatives.

The role emphasizes fatigue-critical structures, CAE/FEA analyses, and root-cause investigations, with opportunities to influence standards and product launches.