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Full-time
2-5

Design Engineer – Port Cranes

12/9/2025

The Design Engineer will analyze project specifications and create 2D fabrication drawings for steel structures and mechanical components. They will collaborate with team members and ensure designs comply with applicable standards and company guidelines.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That’s why, with around 16,500 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. In 2023, Group sales totalled EUR 3.9 billion. Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).
About the Role

Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Design Engineer to join our Port Cranes team. This role involves working on innovative and challenging projects in the crane industry, contributing to the design and development of port cranes and shipbuilding cranes

Skill Sets Needed:

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, NX, and Teamcenter
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and mechanical design principles.
  • Knowledge of welding, machining, and fabrication processes.
  • Familiarity with GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing drawing practices.
  • Ability to interpret and visualize 2D views & drawings
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach
  • Familiarity with FEM/FEMAP, Ansys, or equivalent tools is a plus

Your key responsibilities

  • Analyse and understand project specifications and technical requirements
  • Create 2D fabrication drawings for steel structures, mechanical components, and assemblies using AutoCAD.
  • Create and maintain Teamcenter structures for projects and variants.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable standards (DIN, ISO, FEM, OSHA, EN, etc.) and company design guidelines.
  • Perform design modifications, updates, and BOM management as per project requirements.
  • Collaborate with team members and hand over finalized designs to lead engineers
  • Work closely with global design teams (Finland, Germany, etc.) to deliver on project milestones.
  • Maintain clear and effective communication within the team
  • Comply with company policies and engineering best practices
  • Awareness of ISO 14001 & 45001 standard

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering from a reputable university
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of design experience in the field of:
    • Crane OR Heavy engineering Industry
    • Material Handling Equipment
    • Special Purpose Machines

Additional Information

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects within the crane industry, providing innovative solutions that drive our company's success. You will be part of a collaborative team that values excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. If you are a proactive individual with a solid technical background and excellent design skills, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional port crane solutions.

Want to learn more about Konecranes and what your future colleagues have to say – visit our Career pages! https://www.konecranes.com/careers/konecranes-as-employer

Interested?

Submit your CV via the ’Apply now’ button by 15th Dec latest. We appreciate early applications, as we will start interviewing on the go, and the position is filled when the suitable candidate is found. So, don't hesitate to send in your CV!

If you have questions, feel free to contact the recruiting manager/the recruiter Harshita Agrahari

at [email protected]


Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.

Key Skills
AutoCADNXTeamcenterEngineering FundamentalsMechanical Design PrinciplesWeldingMachiningFabrication ProcessesGD&TTolerancingManufacturing Drawing Practices2D Views InterpretationEnglish Communication SkillsTeam-oriented MindsetFEM/FEMAPAnsys
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingConstruction
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