Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Summer 2027

Crown Equipment Corporation • New Bremen, OH

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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 Fulltime Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering expertise in various areas such as mechanical design, hydraulics, drivetrains, motors, simulation analysis, or engineering testing procedures. The role will assist in the design and development of innovative forklifts and material handling equipment.

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. Sponsorship will not be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assisting a Fulltime Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering expertise in the area of mechanical design, hydraulics, drivetrains, motors, simulation analysis, or engineering testing procedures.
• Assist in the design and development of innovative forklifts and material handling equipment, focusing on one of the following: Mechanical Design, Hydraulics, Drivetrains, Motors, Simulation Analysis, or Testing Procedures.
• Create layouts of proposed designs ensuring functionality, safety, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and aesthetic/ergonomic correctness.
• Select appropriate materials, organize bill of materials data, and approve detail drawings.
• Propose hydraulic systems to satisfy vehicle performance and reliability goals, develop specifications, design systems, and specify components.
• Oversee design activities necessary to develop, prototype, and launch an approved hydraulic system and components.
• Introduce alternate drivetrain concepts to meet definitions or specifications.
• Perform appropriate analysis of proposed gear drives, including gears, bearings, shafts, and housings for various operating conditions.
• Research new motor designs, materials, and components, as well as manufacturing processes.
• Provide cost estimates for projects and write design documentation.
• Perform structural or stability analysis of proposed or existing product, structure, or component designs.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern