About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site in Kinston, North Carolina, supporting a full-time mechanical engineer. You will gain experience in areas such as mechanical design, hydraulics, drivetrains, motors, simulation analysis, and testing procedures.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the design and development of forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Create design layouts and select appropriate materials.
- Organize bill of materials data and write design documentation.
- Propose hydraulic systems and specify components to meet performance goals.
- Introduce alternate drivetrain concepts and analyze gear drives, including gears, bearings, and housings.
- Research new motor designs, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Provide cost estimates for engineering projects.
- Perform structural or stability analysis, including load and stress calculations.
- Use finite element analysis and fatigue life prediction tools to evaluate designs.
- Analyze failed components to determine the cause of failure.
- Identify testing methods and devise validation procedures for new systems.
- Evaluate new components and emerging technologies.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills to work within a team.
- Reliable transportation to the work site.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Kinston, North Carolina, USA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, on-site.
About Careers at Crown
Crown Equipment manufactures forklifts and material handling solutions. The company operates within the truck transportation industry and provides services for supply chain, logistics, and fleet management. It is a privately held organization with more than 10,001 employees. Founded in 1945, the company maintains its headquarters in New Bremen, Ohio.
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