Mechanical Eng Co-op: Design & Hydraulics (Summer 2027)

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen, Ohio, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op for Summer 2027. You will assist a full-time mechanical engineer in design, hydraulics, drivetrains, motors, simulation, or testing, gaining hands-on experience with real-world forklift and material handling projects.

This internship emphasizes collaboration, communication, and analytical problem solving, with mentorship and exposure to manufacturing processes and product development lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to/from site in New Bremen, OH.

Responsibilities

• Assist a Fulltime Mechanical Engineer in mechanical design, hydraulics, drivetrains, motors, simulation analysis, or testing procedures.
• Create designs and layouts; select materials; organize BOM data; approve drawings.
• Propose hydraulic systems; specify components; guide development from prototype to launch.
• Analyze gear drives and drivetrains for diverse operating conditions.
• Research new motor designs; write design documentation; estimate costs.
• Perform structural or stability analysis; run basic load calculations; use FEA tools.
• Develop and apply validation procedures for components and systems under development.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (pursuing)

Job description

Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen, Ohio, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op for Summer 2027. You will assist a full-time mechanical engineer in design, hydraulics, drivetrains, motors, simulation, or testing, gaining hands-on experience with real-world forklift and material handling projects.

This internship emphasizes collaboration, communication, and analytical problem solving, with mentorship and exposure to manufacturing processes and product development lifecycles.