Mechanical Drivetrain Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401K retirement plan

Life and disability

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen, OH seeks a mechanical engineer to design and improve drivetrain systems for new products and updates. You will analyze components, create CAD designs, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, service, and purchasing teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and CAD/3D modeling skills, with GD&T understanding and some travel. A thorough, process-driven problem solver will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• CAD and 3D modeling skills.
• Basic understanding of GD&T.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Occasional travel with overnight stays (0–5%).
• Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and develop drivetrain system designs.
• Create and update mechanical designs using CAD tools.
• Analyze components such as gears, shafts, electric motors, and bearings to ensure they meet performance needs.
• Support testing and review results to improve designs.
• Work with other teams such as manufacturing, quality, service, and purchasing.
• Document your work clearly for team use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD

3D modeling

GD&T basics

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Gear/drivetrain analysis software

Job description

Company 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.

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Job Duties

Crown is seeking an engineer to help design and improve mechanical drivetrain systems and related components. This role supports new product development and ongoing product updates.

• Help plan and develop drivetrain system designs.
• Create and update mechanical designs using CAD tools.
• Analyze components such as gears, shafts, electric motors, and bearings to ensure they meet performance needs.
• Support testing and review results to improve designs.
• Work with other teams such as manufacturing, quality, service, and purchasing.
• Document your work clearly for team use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• CAD and 3D modeling skills.
• Basic understanding of GD&T.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Occasional travel with overnight stays (0–5%).
• Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Familiarity with gear or drivetrain standards.
• Experience with gear or drivetrain analysis software.
• Understanding of casting or forging design.
• Experience with tolerance stack-ups.
• Basic knowledge of materials and heat treatment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes.

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.

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