Structural Engineer - New Berlin, WI

Konecranes•New Berlin, WI

3d•$70,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Perform analytical calculations to compute the stresses developed in structural and mechanical components of crane. Evaluate the static strength and fatigue life of fasteners (welds, bolts and keys), shafts, bearings, gears. Use of MathCad, ANSYS, KC Developed Programs and other in-house built analytical tools to perform and present mechanical and structural calculations of crane components conforming to the specifications of NOG, AISC, ASME, AGMA, CMAA, NUREG, EN, KTR, etc. Develop programs in MathCAD, Excel and APDL to standardize and automate these calculations. Build detailed 3-D ANSYS models of overhead, gantry and jib cranes to exactly simulate the behavior of trolley, bridge and the complex motion of rope during a seismic event. Perform global and local buckling analysis of crane and crane components using Eigen value analysis, Nonlinear analysis and analytical calculations that meets CMAA, FEM, EN and NOG requirements. Perform optimization of bridge girders and other crane components subjected to various geometry and functional constraints like buckling, yielding and fatigue.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering.
A minimum of 2 years of related experience performing mechanical or structural calculations for steel equipment.
Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of different static and fatigue failure theories based on stress life approach is required to compute the allowable stresses according to industry standards.
Expertise in standards like AWS D1.1/D14.1, AISC, CMAA and AGMA is a must.
The ability to perform calculation is vital in order to validate a calculation using a secondary/independent method of analysis.
Knowledge on ASCE, IBC codes is a plus
Preference to Masters degree or PhD.
Preference for five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Perform analytical calculations to compute the stresses developed in structural and mechanical components of crane.
Evaluate the static strength and fatigue life of fasteners (welds, bolts and keys), shafts, bearings, gears.
Use of MathCad, ANSYS, KC Developed Programs and other in-house built analytical tools to perform and present mechanical and structural calculations of crane components conforming to the specifications of NOG, AISC, ASME, AGMA, CMAA, NUREG, EN, KTR, etc.
Develop programs in MathCAD, Excel and APDL to standardize and automate these calculations.
Build detailed 3-D ANSYS models of overhead, gantry and jib cranes to exactly simulate the behavior of trolley, bridge and the complex motion of rope during a seismic event.
Perform global and local buckling analysis of crane and crane components using Eigen value analysis, Nonlinear analysis and analytical calculations that meets CMAA, FEM, EN and NOG requirements.
Perform optimization of bridge girders and other crane components subjected to various geometry and functional constraints like buckling, yielding and fatigue.