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Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Fall 2026

CompanyCrown Equipment Corporation
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The candidate will assist a full-time Mechanical Engineer in providing mechanical engineering expertise in areas such as mechanical design, hydraulics, and drivetrains. Responsibilities include designing innovative forklifts and material handling equipment and performing analysis and testing procedures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
8208
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:

 

 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 - Create layouts of proposed design 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.
  • Hydraulics - Propose hydraulic systems to satisfy vehicle performance and reliability goals. Develop specifications to meet goals, design systems, and specify components. Oversee design activities necessary to develop, prototype, and launch an approved system and components.
  • Drivetrains - Introduce alternate drive train concepts to meet definitions or specifications. Perform appropriate analysis of proposed gear drive, including gears, bearings, shafts, and housings for the variety of operating conditions expected to be encountered.
  • Motors - Research new motor designs, materials, and components. Research manufacturing processes. Provide cost estimates for projects. Write design documentation.
  • Simulation Analysis - 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.
  • Testing Procedures - 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.

 

Job Qualifications:

 

  • 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.

 

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
Mechanical DesignHydraulicsDrivetrainsMotorsSimulation AnalysisTesting ProceduresCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology