strength analyst to macgregor

We are now seeking a Strength Analyst to reinforce our Mechanical Design & Structural Analysis team in Gothenburg. In this role, you will work closely with experienced colleagues across the globe and contribute to developing high-performing structural solutions for marine, port solutions and navy applications. You will have the opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges and support projects from tender phase to delivery—shaping the future of cargo handling systems with world-leading technology.
YOU WILL
Joining MacGregor as a Strength Analyst, you will play a key role within the calculation area and work in close collaboration with design engineers, project managers and external suppliers. You will be responsible for structural strength calculations and simulations using FEM, shock and fatigue analysis methods. In parallel projects, you will support product development, tender work and contract projects while ensuring design quality and compliance with classification rules.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Perform structural calculations and simulations using FEM, shock and fatigue methods
• Review and interpret classification rules, codes and industry standards
• Define load cases and strength criteria for individual equipment and ship structure interfaces
• Be part of design reviews and prepare calculation reports to classification societies and other stakeholders
• Coordinate and review work from subcontracted calculation teams
• Develop and optimize templates, scripts and calculation tools (e.g. Mathcad, Excel, Python)
• Support internal functions with heavy load case analysis, damage assessment and best structural practices
• Contribute to process development, best practice implementation and continuous improvement within the department

You will work in cross-functional projects with customized equipment for merchant vessels, ports and naval applications. Some travel is expected (approximately less than 20%).

YOU ARE
We believe that you are a highly skilled and proactive calculation engineer with deep understanding of structural mechanics and simulation-based design. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and have a strong interest in applying classification rules and engineering standards in real-world design.

You excel in collaboration across multicultural teams, yet confident working independently - especially in projects requiring confidentiality such as navy assignments. By being driven, structured and detail-oriented, you maintain accuracy while managing multiple tasks in parallel.

To succeed in this role, you bring:

• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience with structural analysis in the marine industry or similar
• Proficiency in FEM-based calculations and simulations (ANSYS)
• Experience with shock, fatigue and calculations
• A background in welded steel structures in a marine environment is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations from classification societies (e.g. DNV, ABS, IACS), navy standards is an advantage
• Experience working with Ansys workbench and Mathlab/Matlab, Mathcad and Excel
• Good communication and presentation skills
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture
• Fluent in English (Swedish is a strong plus)

As a person, you are energetic, analytical and solution-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and a collaborative mindset. You pay attention to detail and enjoy contributing to both technical excellence and team development.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Do you find this opportunity interesting and believe it aligns with your experience and ambitions? We welcome your application In this recruitment, we are working with Nexer Recruit. Please contact:

Björn Larsson – / or

Artan Bitiqi – /

We look forward to hearing from you

About Macgregor
MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries. Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet. We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.