Mechanical Analysis Engineer
New Berlin, WI 53227 United States
Job Description
Structural / Mechanical Analysis Engineer
Location: New Berlin, WI 53151 (onsite)
Fulltime/ Permanent
Job Duties:
- Perform analytical calculations to compute the stresses developed in structural and mechanical components of crane.
- Knowledge of different static and fatigue failure theories based on stress life approach is required to compute the allowable stresses according to industry standards.
- Evaluate the static strength and fatigue life of fasteners (welds, bolts and keys), shafts, bearings, gears. Expertise in standards like AWS D1.1/D14.1, AISC, CMAA and AGMA is a must.
- 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. The ability to perform calculation is vital in order to validate a calculation using a secondary/independent method of analysis.
- 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.
- Knowledge on ASCE, IBC codes is a plus
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering. Preference to Master’s degree or PhD.
- A minimum of 2 years of related experience performing mechanical or structural calculations for steel equipment. Preference for five years of related experience.
- Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.
- Additional information
What we offer:
- Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, 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
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