Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zen Sherpa LLC is seeking a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Analyst / Mechanical Engineer to support advanced engineering simulations and mechanical design for complex machinery, heavy equipment, and high-capacity structures. The role performs structural analyses, validates mechanical systems, leads designs from concept through field implementation, prepares engineering documentation, and collaborates with customers and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Perform FEA simulations (linear, nonlinear, contact, buckling, fatigue, large‑deflection) using ANSYS or similar tools
- Analyze and validate crane structures, lifting beams, rigging components, and heavy mechanical systems
- Develop 3D models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo
- Conduct hand calculations to verify FEA results and support design decisions
- Lead mechanical design from concept through prototype, testing, and field implementation
- Support customers with rapid engineering assessments and problem‑solving
- Generate engineering reports, test plans, and work packs for fabrication and field execution
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, fabricators, and field technicians
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews and process improvements
Skills
- * **BSME** 10+ years or MSME with 5+ years of hands‑on, demonstrated FEA experience with the analysis of major components of heavy equipment that could be mobile or stationary equipment
- * **10+ years** of mechanical engineering experience in cranes, lifting systems, or heavy mechanical equipment
- * Strong background in **structural mechanics, weldments, heavy steel structures, and load‑bearing systems**
- * Proficiency in **SolidWorks, Inventor, or Pro/E/Creo**
- * Demonstrated ability to produce **well‑documented calculations, FEA reports, and design packages**
- * U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
- * Ability to travel up to ~10%
- * Fully remote (48 contiguous USA only)
- * **Advanced FEA experience** (ANSYS strongly preferred)
- * Designing **cranes, hoists, lifting beams, gantries, or high‑capacity structures**
- * Experience with **hydraulic or mechanical powertrain systems**
- * Familiarity with **offshore, industrial, or construction lifting environments**
- * Knowledge of **ASME B30, API, DNV, ABS** or similar standards
- * Hands‑on exposure to fabrication, testing, or field commissioning
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- PTO
- Flexible time off
- 401(k) plan
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- Life insurance coverage
- Short-term disability plans
- Long-term disability plans
- Fully remote work arrangement for the 48 contiguous USA only
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