Mechanical Application Engineer

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name – people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive.

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POSITION TITLE: MODs Application Engineer  

REPORTS TO: VP/General Manager of Modernizations  

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan (You can reduce your deductible by participating in our Wellness Program for 2024. Employees will then have the option to potentially get their medical benefits at no cost in 2025. Ask us for details!) 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

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  

This position will be a staff modernization application engineering position responsible for interfacing primarily with the Konecranes organization to assist in creating modernization solutions for all standard and custom process cranes in Region Americas. Individual will be responsible for providing technical cost analysis, product component and design machinery layout, vendor selection and formal estimate to the frontline service sales organization. 

Specific duties include, but not limited to; frontline engineering support for technical modernization inquiries, material application, engineering analysis, review and interpret specifications requirements, provide pricing options for enhancing productivity and reliability of the equipment and proposal description preparation that reflect an understanding of the customer’s core processes and return on investment.  

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering. 

EXPERIENCE: This position requires the skill set in effectiveness for engineering processes, advance communication and organization skills to handle multiple inquiries simultaneously. A qualified candidate should have technical experience for mechanical or electrical design knowledge relating to the overhead crane industry, should be able to process technical information and provide technical instructions. Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and AutoCAD experience is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication are a requirement for this position. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Travel estimated at 20% to visit customer locations to assist in application opportunities to verify condition and possible solutions pertaining to the customer modernization request. 

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Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers. We are truly a global company with 16,900 employees at 600 locations in 50 countries. For over 80 years, we have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of industries. We believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible performance. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.