Mechanical Structural Engineer - New Berlin, WI

Konecranes; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental and Vision

401k plan with match

2 weeks vacation

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Konecranes is hiring a Mechanical or Structural Engineer in New Berlin, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in conducting analytical calculations for steel equipment.

The role involves performing 3-D modeling, evaluating structural components, and conforming calculations to industry standards. Comprehensive benefits include medical, paid vacation, and a 401k plan with matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in mechanical/structural calculations.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical calculations on structural components of cranes.
• Build detailed 3-D models to simulate behavior during seismic events.
• Evaluate the strength and fatigue life of crane components.

Skills

Analytical calculations

3-D modeling (ANSYS)

Knowledge of AISC, ASME

Static and fatigue failure theories

Use of MathCad, Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering

Tools

MathCad

ANSYS

Excel

Job description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do is driven by passion and diversity, which helps drive business success.

Job Description

• Perform analytical calculations to compute the stresses developed in structural and mechanical components of cranes, applying static and fatigue failure theories.
• Evaluate the static strength and fatigue life of fasteners (welds, bolts, keys), shafts, bearings, gears using standards such as AWS D1.1/D14.1, AISC, CMAA, AGMA.
• Use MathCad, ANSYS, KC Developed Programs, MathCAD, Excel, APDL to perform and present calculations conforming to NOG, AISC, ASME, AGMA, CMAA, NUREG, EN, KTR, and other relevant standards.
• Build detailed 3‑D ANSYS models of overhead, gantry, and jib cranes to simulate trolley, bridge, and rope behavior during seismic events.
• Perform global and local buckling analysis of cranes and components using eigenvalue analysis, nonlinear analysis, and analytical calculations meeting CMAA, FEM, EN, and NOG requirements.
• Optimize bridge girders and other crane components under geometry and functional constraints such as buckling, yielding, and fatigue.
• Knowledge of ASCE, IBC codes is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing mechanical or structural calculations for steel equipment (five years preferred).
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Benefits

• Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance.
• 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year) with increases to 3 weeks after 5‑12 years of service and 4 weeks after 13+ years.
• 5 days of sick leave per year (pro-rated after 90 days).
• 10 paid holidays per year.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.