Crane Systems Engineer I

Job Purpose:    Perform engineering duties in planning and designing Techcrane products.

Essential Functions

•    Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

•    Confer with other engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

•    Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

•    Design and develop innovative mechanical and industrial designs required for new products; execute modification for existing products.

•    Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications and Techcrane's Quality Management System.

•    Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and to make recommendations to production/service crew.

•    Assist drafters in developing structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software.

•    Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that Techcrane products are installed and functioning according to specifications.

•    Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.

•    Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.

•    Exercise and maintain confidentiality.

•    Maintain file structure for all models and drawings.

•    Responsible for all design validation per API 2C.

Qualifications

•    Must have Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

•    0-3 years of crane engineering experience required.

•    ANSI, API and AWS knowledge is highly preferred.

•    Proficient in drawing practices and procedures (drafting and GD&Ts).

•    Experience using CAD tools, solid modeling software, FEA software and other engineering computer programs.

Physical and Mental Demands

•    Will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.

•    Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, bend or kneel; reach with hands and arms.

•    Use hands to handle or operate standard office equipment and measuring devices.

•    Near vision and ability to adjust focus; able to talk and hear; ability to visualize.

•    May spend long hours in intense concentration requiring attention to detail and accuracy.

•    There are a number of deadlines associated with this position which may cause significant stress.

•    May be required to climb and balance work at heights.

•    Occasionally lift materials and supplies.

Work Environment

•    Will spend majority of time in office setting.

•    May occasionally spend time in warehouse, assembly shop and welding shop.

•    Noise level is usually low to moderate but may be very loud.

•    May involve hazardous materials, fumes, moving parts/equipment, electrical shock risk, extreme heat (welding) and extreme cold (liquid nitrogen).

•    Severe hot weather is likely and severe cold weather is possible on occasions when working outside of office.

QMS Requirements

•    008-SOP-002, 008-SOP-003, 008-SOP-004, 008-SOP-005, 008-SOP-006, 008-SOP-008, 008-SOP-021, 008-SOP-023, 008-SOP-025, 008-SOP-026, 008-SOP-028