Project Engineer - Mechanical , New Berlin, WI

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POSITION TITLE : Project Engineer, Mechanical

REPORTS TO : Lead Project Engineer, Mechanical

What we offer :

Benefits : Medical Plan (You can reduce your deductible by participating in our Wellness Program for 2024. Employees will then have the option to potentially get their medical benefits at no cost in 2025.

Ask us for details!) 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

Principal Responsibilities :

This position will be responsible for all mechanical and structural design activities necessary to support the modification and modernization of electric overhead cranes for Region Americas.

• Responsible for the Product Lines Legacy EOT and Portal Cranes
• Interpret order documentation including detailed customer specifications to determine scope of work and project plan.
• Ability to search company archives to find records of legacy equipment. Must be proficient in reading legacy equipment mechanical and structural drawings.
• Perform engineering tasks using established procedures. Create equipment layouts, undertake all necessary mechanical and structural calculations to confirm designs and generate final mechanical and structural designs.
• Create detail, sub-assembly, assembly, and installation drawings necessary to satisfy the order scope.
• Write detailed work instructions to support field installation
• Responsible for project planning, scheduling, design execution, and performance to budget and schedule from inquiry through start-up.

EDUCATION : A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or related field

EXPERIENCE : A minimum of 5 years of experience with overhead electric cranes or similar industrial equipment preferred.

A PE license or the ability to obtain licensure is a plus. The ideal candidate should have an excellent understanding of machine design and structural engineering practice.

Experience in overhead material handling industry is highly preferred. Familiarity with industry specifications including CMAA and ASME B30 is a plus.

Knowledge of welding and machining is required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS : Excellent verbal and written communication plays a key role in this position. Should be proficient with SAP, AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Microsoft Office.

Ability to effectively communicate between frontline sales, customers, application engineers and project management. Site visits for application and commissioning require the ability to work at heights up to 100 feet off the ground.

Travel estimated at 5% to meet with customers, commission equipment, and inspect product at various manufacturing locations.

Travel domestically and internationally required.

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Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries.

We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way.

That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.

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