Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lifting Systems

Remote – USA Only | Lifting & Mechanical Systems

We’re searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with deep, hands‑on experience in cranes, lifting systems, and heavy mechanical handling equipment.

This role focuses on designing, analyzing, and supporting offshore and industrial lifting equipment, including cranes, hoists, winches, lifting beams, spreader bars, and welded steel structures. You’ll collaborate closely with fabrication shops, field technicians, and customer operations teams across the region.

This is a remote role open to candidates located within the 48 contiguous United States, with occasional travel (approximately 10%, 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

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• 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.

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• 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.