• Mechanical FEA Structural Engineer

    Crown Equipment Corporation (New Bremen, OH)


    Mechanical FEA Structural Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

    Location:

    New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

    Company Description:

    Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.

     

    Job Posting External

    Job Duties

    + Provide engineering expertise for evaluating the structural integrity of forklift product designs during the design and development process.

    + Perform structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of product, structure, and component designs to ensure design goals are met and integrity conforms to company and industry standards.

    + Perform dynamic analysis of vehicles to support structural analysis and stability compliance.

    + Perform fatigue analysis using appropriate tools.

    + Specify testing required to support load case development and to confirm result validity.

    + Propose and evaluate alternative solutions to provide design improvements.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

     

    Related Terms

     

    Mechanical Structural Engineer, Simulation Engineer, FEA Engineer, Finite Element Analysis Engineer, Stress Analysis Engineer, Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Vehicle Simulation Engineer, Vehicle Systems Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineer, Heavy Industrial Equipment, Construction Equipment

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related

    + 2 or more years of mechanical design experience (Salary will be commensurate with experience)

    + Skilled in finite element analysis (FEA), computer aided design (CAD), 3-D modeling, and simulation software; preferably Nastran, FEMAP, Simcenter, and NX CAD

    + Good written communication, verbal communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills

    + Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday

    + Ability to travel occasionally with overnight stays (0-5%)

    + Per 8-hour shift: Sit 8 hours and stand 2 hours. Typical office environment (low noise level, limited exposure hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, and vibrations). Regular interaction with others and performs a degree of independent work. Physical and mental demands are akin to the majority of office positions with prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard. Infrequent lifting, walking and climbing stairs. Occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers, etc.)

    Work Authorization:

    Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

     

    No agency calls please.

    Compensation and Benefits:

    Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

     

    EOE Veterans/Disabilities