Mechanical Crane Engineer

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.

• Confer with other engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system

malfunctions, and provide technical information.

• Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the

feasibility, cost and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

• Design and develop innovative mechanical and industrial designs required for new products; execute

modification for existing products.

• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering

design, performance specifications and Quality Management System.

• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and to make

recommendations to production/service crew.

• Complete knowledge of Solid Modeling and FEA

• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance and repair to ensure that  products are installed

and functioning according to specifications.

• Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of

equipment, components and systems.

• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.

• Exercise and maintain confidentiality.

• Maintain file structure for all models and drawings.

• Responsible charge for all design and validation per API 2C of a given project.

• Full responsibility on final design build: fit, form and function of a given project.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

• 6 years of relevant experience or 4 years of crane engineering experience (structural & hydraulic)

required.

• ANSI, API and AWS knowledge is highly preferred.

• Proficient in drawing practices and procedures (drafting and GD&Ts).

• Experience using CAD tools, solid modeling software, FEA software and other engineering computer

programs.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, bend or kneel; reach with hands and arms.

• Use hands to handle or operate standard office equipment and measuring devices.

• Near vision and ability to adjust focus; able to talk and hear; ability to visualize.

• May spend long hours in intense concentration requiring attention to detail and accuracy.

• There are a number of deadlines associated with this position which may cause significant stress.

• May be required to climb and balance; work at heights.

• Occasionally lift materials and supplies.

Work Environment

• Will spend majority of time in office setting.

• May occasionally spend time in warehouse, assembly shop and welding shop.

• Noise level is usually low to moderate but may be very loud.

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