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Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Crane & Lifting Systems - Remote

  2026-01-13     Zen Sherpa LLC     all cities,AK  
Description:

📍Remote – USA Only | Targeting North Texas mechanical designers

Fort Worth's strong construction equipment and industrial manufacturing base makes this a great fit for engineers experienced with mobile equipment, cranes, and heavy mechanical systems.

This is a remote role open to candidates located within the 48 contiguous United States, with occasional travel (at least 10%, approximately one week per quarter) to customer sites, fabrication facilities, or field locations.

Requirements

What You'll Do

  • Lead mechanical design for cranes, lifting beams, hoists, and rigging systems
  • Create 3D models & drawings in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo
  • Run FEA, load calculations, and structural analysis
  • Manage projects from concept to delivery — including fabrication and field support
  • Collaborate with customers, vendors, and fabrication teams
  • Support testing, commissioning, and incident investigations
  • Support fabrication shops and field teams across the Houston region

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 10+ years of mechanical design experience in cranes, lifting systems, or heavy equipment
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo
  • Ability to travel ~10%

Bonus Experience

  • Offshore, industrial, or construction lifting background
  • Familiarity with gantry systems, winches, PLC-integrated equipment
  • Experience writing work packs, test plans, and field documentation

Preferred Experience

  • Background in offshore, industrial, or construction lifting environments.
  • Experience generating work packs, test reports, and technical documentation for field execution.
  • Familiarity with cranes, hoists, lifting beams, gantry systems, or custom rigging solutions.
  • Exposure to FEA, data acquisition, or PLC-integrated mechanical systems.

Work Environment

  • Fully remote (USA only)
  • Occasional travel to customers' facilities or field sites
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across fabrication and field operations

Benefits

We value our team's well-being and offer a robust benefits package to support your professional and personal growth:

  • Competitive Compensation: An attractive base salary and Retention and Performance bonuses, commensurate with experience.
  • Generous Time Off: Paid holidays, PTO, and flexible time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan to secure your future.
  • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Disability Protection: Short-term and long-term disability plans for peace of mind.


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