Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Crane & Lifting Systems

Zen Sherpa • Lexington, KY

2d • Remote

About The Position

This job demands robust lifting and mechanical handling solutions — exactly what you’ll design in this role. You’ll engineer high‑capacity crane structures, load‑bearing components, and precision mechanical systems that must perform under extreme duty cycles. Your work will involve advanced stress analysis, structural optimization, material selection, and the integration of hydraulic, mechanical, and control subsystems to deliver equipment that operators can trust in the field. This is a remote role open to candidates located within the 48 contiguous United States , with occasional travel (at least 10%, approximately one week per quarter) to customer sites, fabrication facilities, or field locations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in cranes, lifting systems, or heavy equipment
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo
• Ability to travel ~10%

Nice To Haves

• Offshore, industrial, or construction lifting background
• Familiarity with gantry systems, winches, PLC-integrated equipment
• Experience writing work packs, test plans, and field documentation
• Background in offshore, industrial, or construction lifting environments.
• Experience generating work packs, test reports, and technical documentation for field execution.
• Familiarity with cranes, hoists, lifting beams, gantry systems, or custom rigging solutions.
• Exposure to FEA, data acquisition, or PLC-integrated mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for cranes, lifting beams, hoists, and rigging systems
• Create 3D models & drawings in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo
• Run FEA, load calculations, and structural analysis
• Manage projects from concept to delivery — including fabrication and field support
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and fabrication teams
• Support testing, commissioning, and incident investigations
• Support fabrication shops and field teams across the Houston region

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: An attractive base salary and Retention and Performance bonuses, commensurate with experience.
• Generous Time Off: Paid holidays, PTO, and flexible time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan to secure your future.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Disability Protection: Short-term and long-term disability plans for peace of mind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed