Automation System Controls Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking an engineer to design and develop Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems. You will create electro-mechanical architectures, write software for AGV lift trucks, and evaluate system performance against standards.

Expect hands-on prototyping, risk assessments, and cross-functional collaboration onsite. The role emphasizes on-site work in New Bremen, with potential travel for project coordination and field tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer-related field.
• 0–2 years of experience developing electro-mechanical and/or AGV systems.
• Good written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AGV systems and electro-mechanical architectures.
• Develop system concepts into functional prototypes and perform software development for AGV lift trucks.
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluation to ensure performance and safety compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in ME/EE/CE/CS/Mechatronics/Industrial Controls

Tools

IEC 61131-3 PLC programming

Jira/Confluence/GitHub

Job description

Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.

Location

New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

Job Duties

Provide engineering expertise in the design and development of Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems. Develop, conceive, and evaluate electro-mechanical based systems including software controls, specifications and performance analysis for AGV lift trucks:

• System Development Planning – Propose system definitions or specifications to meet a given set of guidelines. Propose plans for system development, testing and review. Work with engineering product teams to refine requirements.
• System Development and Evaluation – Develop system concepts into a functional prototype. Develop AGV system programs on and off vehicle and generate functional software. Perform analysis of system to ensure that performance goals are met and that integrity of design is maintained and conforms to Company and industry standards. Participate in risk assessments and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs). Design specific testing as required to evaluate system design integrity and performance and review and evaluate test results. Properly document the system design, the design process, and the results of design evaluation, and communicate this information for critical review and decision making. Assess and document development progress with respect to plans and communicate this information to others for critical review.
• Other Tasks – Identify and communicate needs for specific analytical design and analysis tools. Support evaluating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and sensors (e.g., cameras, lidar, ultrasonics, etc.) for integration in future products. Support other functional groups such as Automation and Emerging Technologies, purchasing, legal, service, manufacturing, and product engineering when warranted.
• Work fully onsite.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Industrial Controls field
• 0-2 years of experience developing electro-mechanical and/or AGV systems (Salary will be commensurate with experience)
• Good written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to occasionally travel with overnight stays (0-5%)
• Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience developing electro-mechanical systems
• Experience developing or integrating AMR/AGV systems
• Experience developing with PLC standard IEC 61131-3 languages
• Experience working with industrial automated equipment and software
• Knowledge of software architecture, state diagrams, and Unified Modeling Language
• Experience with task management and version control software, with Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and Git desired

Work Authorization

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

Compensation And Benefits

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

Nearest Major Market

Lima

Nearest Secondary Market

Findlay

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