Senior Mechanical Engineer - Cranes & Lifting (Remote)

Zen Sherpa LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous time off

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Disability protection

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a remote role focused on mechanical design of cranes and lifting systems. This position requires a deep understanding of welded steel structures and effective collaboration with fabrication and field teams. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and be proficient in SolidWorks or similar tools. Competitive compensation and benefits included, with occasional travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in cranes, lifting systems, or heavy equipment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo is essential.
• Experience with load calculations, stress analysis, and FEA is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for cranes and lifting systems.
• Develop models and fabrication drawings.
• Perform structural analysis and support load testing.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Welded steel structures

SolidWorks

Load calculations

Stress analysis

API and DNV compliance

Field collaboration

U.S. citizenship or Green Card

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a remote role focused on mechanical design of cranes and lifting systems. This position requires a deep understanding of welded steel structures and effective collaboration with fabrication and field teams. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and be proficient in SolidWorks or similar tools. Competitive compensation and benefits included, with occasional travel to customer sites.