Mechanical Engineer - New Berlin, WI - job 1 of 3

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description: 

• Design cranes, material handling equipment and other devices in Solidworks.  The qualified candidate will be working in a structured 3-D environment where sharing models between engineers is the norm.
• Ability to design mechanical drive systems and perform initial sizing calculations to properly apply motors, gearboxes, couplings, and other mechanical components.
• Must be detailed oriented and be able to precisely follow customer specifications and industry codes from many different countries. 
• Properly annotate drawings with AWS D1.1 weld symbols, ANSI machining symbols and other standardized signs to clearly illustrate your design for the customer and our manufacturing facilities.
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOM) to itemize all the components of the mechanical design.
• Be able to work in a collaborative design with other disciplines to facilitate our turn-key projects, including electrical, structural, civil, installation crew, etc. 
• Perform design changes to existing equipment (modernization projects) for customer that want to upgrade their material handling devices.
• Provide phone support and technical assistance when asked by our installation crew or customers. 
• Develop detailed technical specifications and procedures for customer use.
• Perform optimization of bridge girders, trolleys and other crane components by working in an interactive Team environment to reduce costs and improve delivery schedules.

 Job Qualifications:

Must be self motivated, display leadership abilities, have knowledge of ASME, AISC and CMAA.  Must have a minimum of a Bachelor in Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering.  Must have a minimum of five years of related experience plus be computer literate in Excel and Word.  It is a requirement the applicant knows Solidworks or Pro-E.  Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally, including entrance to nuclear power plants.  

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one,  identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.