Product Engineer - Forklift Charging Systems

Crown Equipment Corporation; Celina (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation in Celina, OH is seeking a Product Engineer to lead the development of forklift charging systems. You will guide projects from concept through production, focusing on system architecture, component selection, and validation testing.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years in product development with power electronics. Occasional travel and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in product development; 2+ years with power electronics, industrial equipment, or charging systems.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment.
• Ability to create and interpret schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally (0–5%).
• Ability to handle physical and mental demands akin to most office positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for new charging systems, including system architecture, component selection, circuit design, and integration.
• Develop and maintain product specifications, drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Design and support AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion systems, high-frequency chargers, and industrial charging equipment.
• Evaluate prototypes and oversee performance, validation, and certification testing (UL, CSA, CE, IEC).
• Analyze test data, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend improvements for performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful product launch.
• Monitor competitive products and emerging technologies; provide technical recommendations.
• Plan and manage development tasks, schedules, design reviews, and risk assessments.

Skills

Power electronics knowledge

Schematics & drawings interpretation

Electrical test equipment usage

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel ability 0-5%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field

Job description

Product Engineer - Forklift Charging Systems (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Location:

Celina, OH, US, 45822

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.

Job Duties:

Crown is seeking an innovative Product Engineer to lead the development of forklift industrial charging systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, collaborating cross‑functionally, and transforming customer needs into reliable, manufacturable products. You will guide products through the full development lifecycle—from concept and prototyping through validation and production release.

• Lead engineering activities for new charging systems, including system architecture, component selection, circuit design, and integration.

• Develop and maintain product specifications, drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.

• Design and support AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion systems, high‑frequency chargers, and industrial charging equipment.

• Evaluate prototypes and oversee performance, validation, and certification testing (UL, CSA, CE, IEC).

• Analyze test data, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend improvements for performance, reliability, and safety.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful product launch.

• Monitor competitive products and emerging technologies; provide technical recommendations.

• Plan and manage development tasks, schedules, design reviews, and risk assessments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years in product development; 2+ years with power electronics, industrial equipment, or charging systems

• Hands‑on experience with electrical test equipment

• Ability to create and interpret schematics, drawings, and technical documentation

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

• Ability to travel occasionally (0–5%) with reliable local transportation

• Ability to handle physical and mental demands akin to most office positions: prolonged periods of sitting; prolonged use of computer/keyboard; infrequent lifting, walking, and climbing stairs; occasional use of office equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management or supervisory experience

• Experience with industrial battery charging systems

• Strong knowledge of AC/DC and DC/DC power electronics

• Familiarity with lithium‑ion and lead‑acid battery systems and standards

• Experience with embedded controls, firmware integration, and CAN communication

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