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Established and long-term client is seeking experienced Senior Structural Engineer to research, develop, design and test steel structural components and systems used in large off-road mobile or construction type equipment. This is a leadership position who will also mentor and train other engineers. I have worked with this client since 1997 and have placed over 12 engineers of whom most are still currently employed there. This is opportunity knocking for someone looking to move up in career path to a senior level position!
Job Duties:
- Review and approves design besides also doing research, perform design & Finite Element (FE) analysis, and specify tests of welded steel structures, castings and processes. My client will be looking for candidates who have solid experience in detailed design of welded structures including understanding of weld specifications & tests within the heavy construction, agriculture or large off-road mobile equipment.
- Investigates equipment failures in the field and provide technical recommendations.
- Develops FE models and performs calculations to analyze and determine structural integrity, system loads and fatigue life
- Investigate and resolve equipment failures and recommend design changes as necessary using field reports, test data, and FE analysis.
- Develop fabrication and repair procedures including testing requirements to ensure structural members or components meet specifications. Determine if weld specifications meet current consumer criteria.
- Key interface with vendors on all structural material specifications, size and type.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
- Can work independently and also as a team member with other engineers, production personel or supply chain group.
Requirements:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) and minimum 6 years structural welded design. Structural welded design experience must be from construction equipment or large off-road mobile equipment background which includes large agricultural equipment, aerial work platforms, forklifts, or mining equipment. Experience investigating field failures and recommending design changes.
- Working knowledge of Finite Element (FE) Analysis of both structural steel and welds.
- 3D CAD - prefer Pro-E, Pro-Mechanica. M/S Office Suite
- Knowledge of financial data and costing procedures.
- Project management experience and skill in planning, managing, and directing resources and managing projects.
- Ability to work with both external and internal customers to resolve issues and respond to inquiries
- Good background with mathematical concepts such as solid & plan geometry, trigonometry, algebra, probability and statistic, fractions and percentages and apply them to practical situations.
- Work well within a team based environment but ability to also work independently.
Company has excellent benefits including holidays, vacation and personal days, medical/dental/vision and a generous relocation plan. Please verify that you qualify for at least 80% of the requirements before applying. Only Permanent Residents and U.S. citizens please...
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Job Details
| Name: | Daniel Y. Chin | Date Posted: | 3/08/2010 |
| Office: | East Seattle | Telephone: | (206) 772-8888 |
| Email: | danc@fpc-eastseattle.com | Fax: | |
| Category: | Engineering, Heavy Equipment, Mechanical | ||
| Keywords: | Region: | East (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) | |
| State: | City: | ||
| Education: | BS, Technical Degree | Job Number: | J72521-ESEA-SSE-DC |
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