Zen Sherpa LLC is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to focus on the design, analysis, and support of offshore and industrial lifting equipment, including cranes, hoists, winches, and welded steel structures. In this remote role, you will collaborate closely with fabrication shops, field technicians, and customer operations teams across the Gulf Coast region.

What You'll Do

Lead mechanical design for cranes, hoists, winches, and custom lifting systems.
Develop 3D models, fabrication drawings, and weldment packages in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo.
Perform load calculations, structural analysis, and FEA for lifting and handling equipment.
Support load testing, commissioning, inspections, and incident investigations.
Partner with fabrication shops in Houma and the Gulf Coast region to ensure manufacturability.
Produce engineering documentation including work packs, test plans, and technical reports.
Provide field support for troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment upgrades.
Ensure compliance with API 2C, DNV, ABS, ASME B30.5, and other lifting standards.

What We're Looking For

10+ years of mechanical design experience in cranes, lifting systems, or heavy equipment.
Strong background in welded steel structures, rigging components, and mechanical handling equipment.
Proficiency with SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo.
Experience with load calculations, stress analysis, and FEA.
Familiarity with API, DNV, ABS, or ASME B30.5 lifting standards.
Ability to collaborate with fabrication, field, and inspection teams.
U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
Ability to travel ~10%.

Nice to Have

Offshore, industrial, or construction lifting background.
Familiarity with gantry systems, winches, or PLC-integrated equipment.
Experience writing work packs, test plans, and field documentation.
Prior work at companies like Altrad Sparrows, NOV, Danos, Gulf Crane Services, or Edison Chouest.
Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, winches, cylinders, or power units.
Field commissioning or offshore mechanical experience.
Exposure to PLC-integrated mechanical systems.

Technical Stack

SolidWorks
Inventor
Creo

Team & Environment

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, fabrication, and field operations.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive Compensation: An attractive base salary plus Retention and Performance bonuses.
Generous Time Off: Paid holidays, PTO, and flexible time off.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan.
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
Disability Protection: Short-term and long-term disability plans.