Zen Sherpa LLC

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📍 Remote – USA Only | Strong Preference for Houston-area talent 🧳 Travel: ~10% annually Join a leading engineering team supporting Gulf Coast industrial, petrochemical, and offshore lifting projects. You’ll design mobile crane components, lifting devices, and heavy mechanical systems used across Houston’s major fabrication and energy hubs. This is a remote role open to candidates located within the 48 contiguous United States, with occasional travel (at least 10%, approximately one week per quarter) to customer sites, fabrication facilities, or field locations. 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 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. 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 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.