Systems Engineer - Forklift Charging Systems (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown Equipment Corporation

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Advanced Energy Group’s charging system development efforts. This role provides engineering expertise in how charging systems operate over a wide spectrum of applications and environments to advance the usability, reliability, efficiency and productivity of electrified material handling equipment fleets. The engineer will conceive, develop and evaluate system architecture concepts, system functional and performance requirements, electrical and digital communication interfaces, software controls, and models to estimate installed charging network capabilities. This role will also define and execute charging system test programs and data analysis workflows. This position plays a central role in defining how charging systems are specified, validated, and integrated into Crown products.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
0-2 years of experience developing industrial charging systems
Exposure to AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion systems and high‑frequency chargers
Exposure to modeling and simulation tools for system design and analysis
Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment
Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Ability to occasionally travel with overnight stays (0-5%)
Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience developing industrial charging systems
Experience with AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion systems and high‑frequency chargers
Skilled in using Matlab, Simulink and Vector tools in product development programs
Hands-on experience with bidirectional power sources and loads
Experience with task management and version control software, ideally Jira, Confluence, GitHub

Responsibilities

Propose system concepts and specifications to meet a given set of product requirements
Monitor and comprehend competitive products & emerging technologies within requirements
Plan and manage development tasks, schedules, design reviews, and risk assessments
Develop system concepts into functional prototype(s)
Model vehicle functions using modeling tools and generate functional software
Model charging system performance and capabilities in support of design and sales activities
Perform analysis of system to ensure performance goals are met, integrity of design is maintained, and design conforms to Company and industry standards
Participate in risk assessments and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs)
Design test procedures and programs to evaluate system design integrity and performance
Properly document the system design, the design process, and the results of design evaluation, and communicate this information for critical review and decision making
Define and implement workflows to automate development, testing and data analysis tasks
Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful product launch
Provide systems engineering support to related products such as batteries and battery/truck integration