Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Spring 2027

Crown Equipment Corporation•Greencastle, IN

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership. This co-op position involves assisting a full-time Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering expertise in the area of mechanical design, simulation analysis, or engineering testing procedures. The role will assist in the design and development of innovative forklifts and material handling equipment, focusing on one of the following areas: Mechanical Design: Create layouts of proposed designs ensuring functionality, safety, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and aesthetic and ergonomic correctness. Select appropriate materials, organize bill of materials data, and approve detail drawings. Simulation Analysis: Perform structural or stability analysis of proposed or existing product, structure, or component designs to ensure design goals are met. Analyze failed structures or components to determine probable causes of failure. Perform basic load and stress calculations and conduct analysis using finite element analysis and fatigue life prediction tools. Testing Procedures: Identify commonly used concepts, methods, and procedures for the detailed development and analysis of experimental and standardized tests for new and modified products or components. Devise and apply validation procedures for components and systems under development. Evaluate new components and technologies.

Requirements

Candidate should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Good written and verbal communication, analytical skills, and interpersonal skills.
Candidate must have a reliable means of transportation.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization.

Responsibilities

Assisting a full-time Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering expertise in the area of mechanical design, simulation analysis, or engineering testing procedures.
Assist in the design and development of innovative forklifts and material handling equipment.
Create layouts of proposed designs ensuring that designs are functional, safe, reliable, serviceable, manufacturable, cost-effective and aesthetically and ergonomically correct.
Select appropriate materials, organize bill of materials data and approve detail drawings.
Perform structural or stability analysis of proposed or existing product, structure, or component designs to ensure that design goals are met.
Analyze failed structures or components to determine probable causes of failure.
Perform basic load and stress calculations and perform analysis using finite element analysis and fatigue life prediction tools.
Identify the commonly used concepts, methods, and procedures for the detailed development and analysis of experimental and standardized tests for new and modified products or components.
Devise and apply validation procedures for components and systems under development.
Evaluate new components and technologies.