Structural Engineer - New Berlin, WI
Core
Perform analytical calculations and 3-D modeling to evaluate static strength, fatigue life, and buckling of crane components (welds, bolts, shafts, gears) and optimize designs for seismic events.
Role type
Senior IC structural/mechanical analysis engineer (cranes)
Builds
Overhead, gantry, and jib cranes
Domain
Heavy machinery / Material handling / Structural engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Stress analysis, fatigue life prediction, buckling analysis, optimization, MathCad, ANSYS, APCAD, Excel, AWS D1.1/D14.1, AISC, CMAA, AGMA, ASME, NUREG, EN, KTR
Preferred skills
ASCE, IBC codes, Masters degree or PhD, 5+ years experience
Technologies
MathCad, ANSYS, KC Developed Programs, Excel, APDL
Responsibilities
Compute allowable stresses using static and fatigue failure theories; Evaluate static strength and fatigue life of fasteners, shafts, bearings, and gears; Build detailed 3-D ANSYS models to simulate crane behavior during seismic events; Perform global and local buckling analysis using Eigen value and nonlinear analysis; Optimize bridge girders and components under geometry and functional constraints.
Seniority
Mid-level (2+ years required, 5+ preferred)
