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The MSE is responsible to ensure that products developed meet the required cost targets, technical specifications, and, that projects are completed within the projected timelines.\nResponsibilities\nMechanical Structural Engineer 1\nAssists Design Drafters in developing the structural design of products using Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) software.\nWorks with Engineers to specify type and size of structural members.\nResearches, designs, installs, validates, analyzes, and maintains machined parts, castings, welded fabrications, and other components of structural and mechanical systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles\nComputes and estimates loadings on structural members.\nWorks independently and as a team member with other Engineers, Designers, and production personnel or on ad hoc projects.\nInteracts with customers and suppliers as part of a team.\nMechanical Structural Engineer 2\nAll duties of MSE 1, plus:\nConfers with Engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve structural problems, and provide technical information.\nSpecifies material requirements, or directs modification of truck components to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.\nWorks with other engineers to research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.\nInvestigates and diagnoses structural and mechanical failures and makes recommendations to maintenance crew.\nReads and interprets maintenance and operators manuals, blueprints, technical drawings, hydraulic schematics, pressure traces, electrical schematics, and computer-generated reports.\nProvides feedback to other Engineers on customer problems and needs related to structural components and systems.\nPerforms installation, validation, and inspection guidelines to ensure that structural components are installed and functioning according to specifications.\nApproves drawings and contributes in design reviews.\nMechanical Structural Engineer 3\nAll duties of MSE 2, plus:\nWorks independently with suppliers to obtain component information and establish component specifications.\nSpecifies type and size of equipment such as main frames, axle boxes, superstructures, fuel tanks, hydraulic tanks, and structural power module equipment.\nDevelops and oversees installation and testing to ensure that structural components are installed and functioning according to specifications.\nResearches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibilities, and cost of designs or applications.\nInteracts independently with customers or suppliers in routine situations.\nCollaborates cross-functionally to integrate mechanical/engine components, hydraulic components, and control systems into mining equipment.\nPlans projects including scope, schedule and provides cross-functional updates and reports.\nAdvises engineers as a subject matter expert.\nMechanical Structural Engineer 4 (Senior)\nAll duties of MSE 3, plus:\nTrains, mentors, and develops Engineers and other personnel on operating procedures, resolving system malfunctions, and providing technical information.\nReviews and approves designs of structural components, or direct modifications of truck components to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.\nIndependently represents Liebherr to customers and suppliers in diverse situations.\nPlans multiple projects in parallel including resource allocation.\nCompetencies\nEducation and Experience:\nMechanical Structural Engineer 1: A Master Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME/MET) or, Associate of Science Degree (ASEE) with 10 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment.\nMechanical Structural Engineer 2: A Master Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) with 1 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME/MET) with 2 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment.\nMechanical Structural Engineer 3: A Master Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) with 4 to 6 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME/MET) with 6 to 8 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment.\nMechanical Structural Engineer 4(Senior): A Master Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) with 6 to 8 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME/MET) with 8 to 10 years of relevant structural experience in an engineering environment.\nMechanical Structural Engineer 1\nWorking knowledge of 3D drafting tools, CAD or numerical analysis tools and software.\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals.\nAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.\nKnowledge of technical fundamentals of mechanical/structural engineering including stress based fatigue.\nAbility to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.\nAbility to use Microsoft Office.\nMechanical Structural Engineer 2\nDemonstrated proficiency of Structural Engineer 1, plus:\nProficient knowledge of multidimensional tools and modeling including top down modeling\nAbility to perform small structure linear static, contact, and modal finite element analyses and utilize post processing tools\nAbility to perform fatigue analyses on small structures\nKnowledge of pertinent manufacturing methods\nAbility to provide fabrication level costing reports\nAbility to create engineering reports\nAbility to initiate technical discussions with customers and suppliers\nMechanical Structural Engineer 3\nDemonstrated proficiency of Structural Engineer 2, plus:\nAbility to design and develop castings\nAbility to perform large structure linear and nonlinear finite element analyses\nAbility to perform large structure fatigue analyses\nAbility to perform simple fatigue analyses using fatigue analysis software\nSkill in planning, managing, and directing resources and projects and in reporting project status to a cross-functional audience.\nAbility to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.\nAbility to perform root cause analysis per established standard practices\nAbility to provide system level costing reports\nAbility to guide and lead personnel within temporary projects\nExperience in assuring that products meet regulatory requirements\nAbility to initialize and execute projects without prior subject experience and with minimal guidance\nPatience and ability to overcome technical or administrative adversity.\nMechanical Structural Engineer 4 (Senior)\nDemonstrated proficiency of Structural Engineer 3, plus:\nAbility to perform large fatigue analyses using fatigue analysis software\nAbility to perform advanced weld fatigue analyses\nUnderstanding of advanced concepts of fatigue\nKnowledge of financial data and cross-functional costing procedures.\nAbility to understand and troubleshoot system logic.\nProject planning skills for parallel projects including resource management and use of project management software\nExperienced, skillful negotiator able to find consensus within a group with diverse opinions\nExcellent presentation skills.\nAbility and willingness to make decisions of consequence.\nOther considerations:\nTravel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.\nAbility to maintain Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) certification.\nThis position is a hybrid position (3 days in office and 2 days remote per week).\nOur Offer\nPay Range: $73,000 - $149,000\nAn interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.\nReferral Bonus: Tier IV\nHave we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Steele at: .\nLiebherr is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.\nLiebherr - One Passion. Many Opportunities.\nThe company\nIn line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, VA for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies through its companies located across the United States. 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