Zen Sherpa LLC · 3 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Crane & Lifting Systems- Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expZen Sherpa LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design high-capacity crane structures and precision mechanical systems. The role involves leading mechanical design projects, conducting advanced stress analysis, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Management Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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%
Preferred
Offshore, industrial, or construction lifting background
Familiarity with gantry systems, winches, PLC-integrated equipment
Experience writing work packs, test plans, and field documentation
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Zen Sherpa LLC
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0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase