Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op - Spring 2027

Crown Equipment Corporation • Kinston, NC

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About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Intern/Co-op for Spring 2027. The intern/co-op will assist a full-time Mechanical Engineer and provide mechanical engineering support in one of several areas: mechanical design, hydraulics, drivetrains, motors, simulation analysis, or engineering testing procedures. The work supports the design and development of forklifts and material handling equipment, with attention to product performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, cost, and ergonomics.

Depending on the assigned area, work may include creating design layouts and selecting materials; developing hydraulic systems and specifying components; analyzing drivetrain concepts and components; researching motor designs and manufacturing processes; performing structural, stability, stress, and fatigue analyses; or developing and applying product validation and testing procedures.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided, and candidates who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist a full-time Mechanical Engineer with mechanical engineering work in mechanical design, hydraulics, drivetrains, motors, simulation analysis, or engineering testing procedures.
• Assist in designing and developing forklifts and material handling equipment.
• For mechanical design work, create layouts and support designs that are functional, safe, reliable, serviceable, manufacturable, cost-effective, and ergonomically and aesthetically appropriate; select materials, organize bill-of-materials data, and approve detail drawings.
• For hydraulics work, propose hydraulic systems, develop specifications, design systems, specify components, and oversee design activities supporting prototype development and product launch.
• For drivetrain work, introduce drivetrain concepts and analyze proposed gear drives, including gears, bearings, shafts, and housings under expected operating conditions.
• For motors work, research motor designs, materials, components, and manufacturing processes; provide project cost estimates and write design documentation.
• For simulation analysis work, perform structural or stability analysis, investigate failed structures or components, perform basic load and stress calculations, and use finite element analysis and fatigue-life-prediction tools.
• For testing-procedures work, develop and analyze experimental and standardized tests, devise and apply validation procedures, and evaluate new components and technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern