Konecranes - New Berlin, WI
posted 3 months ago
About the position
At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work. The Structural / Mechanical Analysis Engineer will perform analytical calculations to compute the stresses developed in structural and mechanical components of cranes. Knowledge of different static and fatigue failure theories based on stress life approach is required to compute the allowable stresses according to industry standards. The engineer will evaluate the static strength and fatigue life of fasteners (welds, bolts, and keys), shafts, bearings, and gears, with expertise in standards like AWS D1.1/D14.1, AISC, CMAA, and AGMA being a must. The role involves using 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. The engineer will develop programs in MathCAD, Excel, and APDL to standardize and automate these calculations. The ability to perform calculations is vital in order to validate a calculation using a secondary/independent method of analysis. Additionally, the engineer will build detailed 3-D ANSYS models of overhead, gantry, and jib cranes to simulate the behavior of trolley, bridge, and the complex motion of rope during a seismic event. The position also requires performing global and local buckling analysis of crane and crane components using Eigen value analysis, Nonlinear analysis, and analytical calculations that meet CMAA, FEM, EN, and NOG requirements. The engineer will be responsible for optimizing bridge girders and other crane components subjected to various geometry and functional constraints like buckling, yielding, and fatigue. Knowledge of ASCE and IBC codes is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform analytical calculations to compute the stresses developed in structural and mechanical components of cranes.
- Evaluate the static strength and fatigue life of fasteners, shafts, bearings, and gears according to industry standards.
- Use MathCad, ANSYS, and other analytical tools to perform and present mechanical and structural calculations of crane components.
- Develop programs in MathCAD, Excel, and APDL to standardize and automate calculations.
- Build detailed 3-D ANSYS models of cranes to simulate behavior during seismic events.
- Perform global and local buckling analysis of crane components using various analytical methods.
- Optimize bridge girders and crane components under various constraints.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering; preference for a 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.
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of ASCE and IBC codes.
