Structural Analysis Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial lifting solutions is seeking a Structural/Mechanical Analysis Engineer. The successful candidate will perform critical analysis of lifting equipment, develop FEA models, and contribute to product enhancements. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on global projects with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Full benefits

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Specialized training

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic components.
• Skilled in fatigue, stress-life theory, buckling analysis, and optimization methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and mechanical calculations for components.
• Build and analyze 3D FEA models of cranes.
• Provide global engineering support and product improvement.

Skills

Mechanical components analysis

Structural steel analysis

FEA modeling

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Structural/Mechanical Analysis Engineer – Industrial Lifting Equipment – Direct Hire

**$80-120k salary, full benefits, 401(k) with match, profit sharing, specialized training**

**Are you an engineer interested in the structural and mechanical analysis of industrial lifting equipment?**

**Would you like to work on complex, global projects with less travel and more technical depth?**

**Join a growing team within a financially sound, internationally recognized company that values its employees and work-life balance!**

Note: Travel 10–25%, both domestic and international as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and mechanical calculations for components such as girders, welds, bolts, shafts, and gears.
• Build and analyze 3D FEA models of cranes, simulating seismic and operational scenarios.
• Provide global engineering support and participate in continuous product improvement.

About the Company

• A global leader in industrial lifting and material handling solutions with over 75 years of expertise.
• Rapidly expanding U.S. engineering group driven by quality, performance, and customer focus.
• Renowned for engineering excellence in overhead cranes and complex lifting systems.

The Position

• Perform structural and mechanical calculations for industrial lifting systems.
• Build and analyze 3D FEA models of cranes, simulating seismic and operational scenarios.
• Provide global engineering support and participate in continuous product improvement.

Qualifications

• $80-120k salary, full benefits, 401(k) with match, profit sharing, specialized training.
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic components, and schematics.
• 3+ years of experience analyzing structural steel or mechanical components, skilled in fatigue, stress-life theory, buckling analysis, and optimization methods.
• B.S. in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering.