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Design Model Maker Co-op - Summer 2026

CompanyCrown Equipment Corporation
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Crown Design Model Shop Co-op will assist in creating scale and full-size prototype models for product development. They will work alongside model makers using various fabrication techniques.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
8171
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies. Crown’s award-winning line of lift trucks maintains a reputation for advanced product design, engineering and integrated manufacturing processes. Offering a broad range of forklifts, as well as automation and fleet management technologies, Crown seeks to provide customers with forward thinking and innovative solutions designed to improve performance and lower operating costs. Headquartered in New Bremen, Ohio, Crown’s products are defining the future of material handling throughout the world. For more information, visit crown.com
About the Role

Company Description:

 

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.

 

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Job Responsibilities:

  • The Crown Design Model Shop creates scale and full-size prototype models for our Crown Industrial Design Staff to be used in product development.  The prototype models created can range from functional, low-fidelity to very high-fidelity models of components and full vehicles.
  • The Crown Design Model Shop Co-op will work alongside our Crown Model Makers, assisting them in the creation of all our prototype models, starting with CAD/CAM, CNC Milling, 3D printing, molding, wood-working, and all other forms of fabrication needed.
  • The Crown Design Model Shop Co-op will also have the opportunity and time to create their own "personal project" while at Crown.

 

Job Qualifications:

  • Student should be enrolled in a 2-or-4 year degree program, preferably majoring in Industrial Design.
  • Student must have their own means of reliable transportation.

 

Work Authorization:

 

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.


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Key Skills
CAD/CAMCNC Milling3D PrintingMoldingWood-workingFabricationIndustrial Design
Categories
ManufacturingCreative & MediaEngineeringArt & Design