Mechanical Structural Engineer - Berlin, WI

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do is driven by passion and diversity, which helps drive business success.

• Perform analytical calculations to compute the stresses developed in structural and mechanical components of cranes, applying static and fatigue failure theories.
• Evaluate the static strength and fatigue life of fasteners (welds, bolts, keys), shafts, bearings, gears using standards such as AWS D1.1/D14.1, AISC, CMAA, AGMA.
• Use Math Cad, ANSYS, KC Developed Programs, MathCAD, Excel, APDL to perform and present calculations conforming to NOG, AISC, ASME, AGMA, CMAA, NUREG, EN, KTR, and other relevant standards.
• Build detailed 3‑D ANSYS models of overhead, gantry, and jib cranes to simulate trolley, bridge, and rope behavior during seismic events.
• Perform global and local buckling analysis of cranes and components using eigenvalue analysis, nonlinear analysis, and analytical calculations meeting CMAA, FEM, EN, and NOG requirements.
• Optimize bridge girders and other crane components under geometry and functional constraints such as buckling, yielding, and fatigue.
• Knowledge of ASCE, IBC codes is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing mechanical or structural calculations for steel equipment (five years preferred).
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

• Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance.
• 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year) with increases to 3 weeks after 5‑12 years of service and 4 weeks after 13+ years.
• 5 days of sick leave per year (pro-rated after 90 days).
• 10 paid holidays per year.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.