Structural Engineer - New Berlin, WI
Core
Perform analytical calculations and 3-D modeling to validate the static strength, fatigue life, and buckling behavior of steel crane components under seismic and operational loads.
Role type
Senior IC structural/mechanical analysis engineer (cranes)
Builds
Steel overhead, gantry, and jib cranes for material handling
Domain
Heavy industrial equipment / Structural mechanics
Required skills
Stress analysis, fatigue life prediction, buckling analysis, finite element modeling, code compliance (AWS, AISC, CMAA, AGMA, ASME, EN, NOG, NUREG), MathCAD, ANSYS, APDL, Excel programming
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in Engineering, 5+ years experience, ASCE/IBC code knowledge
Technologies
MathCAD, ANSYS, APDL, Excel
Responsibilities
Compute allowable stresses using static and fatigue failure theories; evaluate fasteners, shafts, bearings, and gears; build 3-D ANSYS models to simulate crane motion 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)
