Mechanical Structural Engineer - New Berlin, WI
Core
Perform analytical calculations and 3-D modeling to validate the static strength, fatigue life, and buckling behavior of crane components (welds, bolts, shafts, gears) under seismic and operational loads.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical structural analysis engineer (cranes)
Builds
Validated structural and mechanical designs for overhead, gantry, and jib cranes
Domain
Heavy machinery / Material handling / Structural mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Stress analysis, fatigue life prediction, buckling analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), code compliance (AWS D1.1, AISC, CMAA, AGMA, ASME), MathCAD, ANSYS, APDL, Excel programming
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in Engineering, 5+ years experience, knowledge of ASCE and IBC codes
Technologies
ANSYS, MathCAD, APDL, Excel
Responsibilities
Compute allowable stresses using static and fatigue failure theories; evaluate static strength and fatigue life of fasteners and components; build detailed 3-D ANSYS models to simulate crane behavior during seismic events; perform global and local buckling analysis; optimize bridge girders and components for geometry and functional constraints
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years required, 5+ preferred)
