Mechanical Drivetrain Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Drivetrain Engineer to design and improve drivetrain systems for new and updated products. The role emphasizes CAD-based design, GD&T understanding, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and service teams.

You will analyze gears, shafts, motors, and bearings to meet performance needs and support testing to validate designs. Occasional travel and relocation to New Bremen, OH are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• CAD and 3D modeling skills with GD&T basics.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel 0–5% with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop drivetrain system designs.
• Create and update mechanical designs using CAD tools.
• Analyze gears, shafts, electric motors, and bearings for performance.
• 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

Equivalent experience

Tools

Gear/drivetrain analysis software

CAD tools

Tolerance analysis tools

Job description

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Mechanical Drivetrain Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Location: New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

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.
• 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

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