Mechanical Application Engineer - New Berlin, WI

JOB POSITION TITLE: Mechanical Application Engineer 

ORGANIZATION: Konecranes Nuclear Equipment and Services 

REPORTS TO: Head of Application Engineering   

 JOB PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Prepare technical commercial proposals based on cost estimates for material handling equipment and modernizations including hoists cranes transporters machines jibs and custom products  to be utilized in a production or maintenance capacity in nuclear power government and specialty plant environments. 

• Support the sales department in all phases of mechanical activities related to the creation of proposals.   

• Review customer Request for Proposal (RFI) documentation and prioritize the completion of the individual documents including getting assistance from other qualified resources in engineering installation purchasing accounting legal etc.  Be able to review specifications and provide corresponding compliance matrixes for the specifications.   

• Size the crane structural components plus the Hoist Trolley and Bridge drive components for the speciality application.  Develop a preliminary mechanical system BOM including man-hour estimates manufacturing quotes and other related data so an accurate proposal can be created to satisfy a customers request for proposal (RFP). 

• Develop an understanding of acceptable risk and work scopes that are within KNES expertise.  Work with the Sales group to determine the best strategy to win these projects considering our customers needs what differentiates us and the competition we will be up against.   

• Establish customer requirements.  Analyze material handling application including physical environment (temperature containment location dust humidity presence of gases or vapors etc.) industrial process (types of loads precise load handling weight of loads throughput requirements reliability factors such as up-time whether equipment is part of process or for maintenance required safety features etc.) capacity voltage speed duty class design standards (European US Canadian International) and local codes (construction/electrical).  Review and interpret specifications discuss customers needs and make technical suggestions or present options to enhance productivity and reliability of equipment.  May prepare cost/benefit analysis for customer depending upon application and specifications.  Rely on engineering knowledge and overall knowledge of industrial applications and/or industry experience. 

• Design material handling solution (overhead crane SFP CXT jib crane monorail workstation or combination thereof) to meet application requirements utilizing knowledge of technical parameters industrial applications and constraints of available products. 

• Establish specifications and parameters to be used to size and select proper components (electrical/mechanical/structural) based upon customer requirements.  Utilize proprietary Konecranes software price books product manuals and manual calculations to design and select appropriate components.  Interpret software results and evaluate for appropriateness.  Adjust software output based upon engineering judgment and industry experience. 

• Formalize customer proposal.  Prepare technical documentation terms conditions and pricing. 

• Travel to customer sites to present proposals with Salesman and address answers from their Team.   

• Create lists of detailed technical exceptions to customer requirements or suggested solutions. 

Qualifications :

EDUCATION:  Bachelors Degree in Engineering Required. 

EXPERIENCE: 

Solution oriented approach is required. 

Work independently be creative and organized.

Excellent problem-solving skills have good specification and blueprint reading skills and be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. 

Excellent computer skills are essential ie excel word and projects. 

Strong technical background required. 

Mechanical and Electrical design and estimating is required. 

Prior experience with cranes and components used in nuclear power plants and/or for the government is highly preferred. 

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

Konecranes moves what matters. 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. Thats 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time