Senior Mechanical Application Engineer

Konecranes•New Berlin, WI

14h•$87,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Konecranes is seeking a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer to prepare technical commercial proposals for material handling equipment and modernizations. This role involves supporting the sales department, reviewing customer requirements, and designing material handling solutions. The engineer will analyze applications, establish specifications, select components, and formalize proposals. Travel to customer sites for presentations and addressing questions is also part of the role. The company emphasizes diversity, passion, and a commitment to providing a great customer experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Required.
Solution oriented approach is required.
Work independently, be creative and organized.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Good specification and blueprint reading skills.
Able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
Excellent computer skills are essential ie excel, word and projects.
Strong technical background required.
Mechanical and Electrical design and estimating is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with cranes and components used in nuclear power plants and/or for the government is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare technical commercial proposals based on cost estimates for material handling equipment and modernizations including hoists, cranes, transporters, machines, jibs and custom products.
Support the sales department in all phases of mechanical activities related to the creation of proposals.
Review customer Request for Proposal (RFI) documentation and prioritize the completion of individual documents.
Review specifications and provide corresponding compliance matrixes for the specifications.
Size the crane structural components plus the Hoist, Trolley and Bridge drive components for the speciality application.
Develop a preliminary mechanical system BOM, including man-hour estimates, manufacturing quotes and other related data.
Develop an understanding of acceptable risk and work scopes that are within KNES expertise.
Work with the Sales group to determine the best strategy to win projects.
Establish customer requirements and analyze material handling applications.
Review and interpret specifications, discuss customer’s needs, and make technical suggestions or present options.
Design material handling solution to meet application requirements utilizing knowledge of technical parameters, industrial applications, and constraints of available products.
Establish specifications and parameters to be used to size and select proper components.
Utilize proprietary Konecranes software, price books, product manuals, and manual calculations to design and select appropriate components.
Interpret software results and evaluate for appropriateness.
Formalize customer proposal by preparing technical documentation, terms, conditions, and pricing.
Travel to customer sites to present proposals with Salesman and address answers from their Team.
Create lists of detailed technical exceptions to customer requirements or suggested solutions.