Mechanical Drivetrain Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown; New Bremen, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; 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 in New Bremen, OH, is seeking a Mechanical Drivetrain Engineer to design and improve drivetrain systems for new products and ongoing updates.

You will create CAD designs, analyze gears, shafts, motors and bearings, support testing, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, service, and purchasing. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and CAD skills are required, with GD&T knowledge and good communication skills.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CAD

3D modeling

GD&T

Communication

Problem solving

Travel 0-5%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD tools

Gear analysis software

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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