Mechanical Drivetrain Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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 in New Bremen, OH, is seeking an engineer to design and improve mechanical drivetrain systems, supporting new product development and updates.

You will create CAD designs, analyze gears, shafts, motors and bearings, collaborate with manufacturing, quality, service and purchasing, and document work for the team. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• CAD and 3D modeling skills.
• Basic understanding of GD&T; good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and develop drivetrain system designs.
• Create and update mechanical designs using CAD tools.
• Analyze gears, shafts, motors, and bearings for performance needs.
• Support testing and review results to improve designs.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, service, and purchasing teams.
• Document work clearly for team use.

Skills

CAD

3D modeling

GD&T basics

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Gear 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.

Location:

New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

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.

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

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

Nearest Major Market: Lima

Nearest Secondary Market: Findlay

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