Field Engineer 1

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking a Field Engineer 1 to support road system design, navigation mapping, and on-site deployment in New Bremen, OH. The role requires travel over 20% and occasional overnight stays, with responsibilities spanning survey, data integration, testing, and documentation.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering or significant related experience, and be capable of driving a lift truck and a personal vehicle for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience plus high school/GED.
• Extensive travel and overnight stays are expected.
• Must be able to drive a lift truck and a personal vehicle for company business.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver road systems including CAD files; support site surveys and data integration.
• Assist in onsite map gathering and validate navigational maps for production use.
• Provide second-level troubleshooting and support for project teams and customers.
• Participate in system and acceptance testing; document results and issues.
• Document all work related to the solution for Field Engineer reviews.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering)

Tools

AutoCAD

SQL (basic)

Job description

Field Engineer 1

Location:

New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

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.

Job Posting External

Job Duties

• Road System Design and Delivery - Collaborate during Solution Definition phase of the project and create two-dimensional computer-aided (CAD) files for Field Engineer 2 review. Support and participate in the site survey and point cloud gathering process; combine two and three-dimensional (point cloud) imagery to assist in determining space required for the automated guided vehicle (AGV) road system. Incorporate this data into a Road System proposal. Work at customer site to implement/refine/validate the actual Road System. Work directly with the Software Engineer to incorporate blocking, itinerary checks, decision points, order, and vehicle priorities.

• Navigation Design and Delivery - Support and participate in the onsite map gathering process; compile and validate the data to generate the initial site map. Work onsite to test/refine/validate the navigational map, adding any necessary infrastructure to ensure high navigational confidence is maintained throughout the facility. Review navigation map with Field Engineer II before implementing in a production environment.

• Solution Support - Participate in Project meetings and conference calls with internal resources. Assist in work required in preparation for all site visits. Analyze data to support inquiries and decisions being made by customers and other departments. Beyond technical service representatives (1st level troubleshooting), provide 2nd level troubleshooting assistance for other resources in the department and branch or dealer technical leads.

• System and Acceptance Testing - Support internal resources through system and acceptance testing process; understanding of the solution scope, working to align on testing process, participating in testing, identification & resolution of issues will be required during this phase. Work with all internal resources to document aligned consensus through both processes.

• Project Documentation - Document all work related to the design and development of any solution for Field Engineer 2 review.

Minimum Qualifications

• Less than 2 years' related experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering)

• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED

• Extensive travel (over 20%)

• Extensive overnight stays (over 20%)

• Job requires employee to drive a lift truck

• Job requires employee to drive a personal vehicle to conduct company business < 20% per week (8 hours) and/or travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday

• Must be within one hour of a major airport

• Per 8-hour shift. Sit 4 hours and stand 4 hours. Typical office environment (low noise level, limited exposure hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, and vibrations). Regular interaction with others and performs a degree of independent work. Physical and mental demands are akin to the majority of office positions with prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard. Infrequent lifting, walking and climbing stairs. Occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in trouble shooting technical challenges.

• Professional communication skills. Possess AutoCAD and basic SQL database knowledge.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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

• 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