Careers at Crown

Support Engineer

• Maintain software currency by evaluating and applying patches and updates as appropriate.
• Assist in managing and making recommendations for overall life cycle of application.
• Monitor and optimize systems.
• Analyze system and processes to identify possible efficiencies.
• Create flowcharts, test, debug, document, modify and install software.
• Perform security administration, such as creating and maintaining user and group accounts affecting data structures and security rights within software applications.
• Develop system processes and procedures for areas such as user management and monitoring.
• Integrate proactive monitoring of systems using tools such as Simple Network Management Protocol, Solarwinds, and other tools as applicable.

System Support Analyst

Electrical Engineer

• Assisting in the Development of electrical-based systems, including electronics, electrical harness and wiring, software interface, component selection, and associated electrical systems.
• Product application analysis - Research product's electrical needs.
• Review regulatory requirements, Crown design guidelines and technical risk management.
• Develop electrical system requirements, including performance, form and fit, and cost goals.
• Product design and development - Design solutions to meet operational, safety, regulatory, manufacturability, and cost requirements.
• Perform design analysis of performance, reliability, safety, and failure mode analysis.
• Produce and maintain block diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams for the product.
• Product testing and support - Create and conduct design verification tests for product electrical systems.
• Work with Quality, Manufacturing, and Service to develop test protocols for the construction and use of the product.

Electrical Engineering Co-op

Procurement

• Execute sourcing activities for new product development projects from concept through launch.
• Drive sourcing strategies aligned to project timing, cost targets, and technical requirements.
• Evaluate and participate in selection of suppliers for new product applications.
• Lead RFQs for new components, assemblies, and services, including cost analysis.
• Drive supplier qualification and readiness for new product introduction.
• Participate in development and qualification of new materials, components, and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and statements of work in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Translate product, technical, and delivery requirements into sourcing plans.
• Manage multiple NPD sourcing activities to meet project milestones.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Teams throughout development.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain sourcing documentation using the Standard Sourcing Process.

Sourcing Specialist – New Product Development

Software Engineer

• Under the guidance of engineers, work with general purpose or embedded software systems to influence the design and development of innovative forklifts, material handling equipment, and related systems.
• Write and/or modify computer programs using Java, Angular, C/C++, C#, Python or similar computer language.
• Test and review work by other developers.
• Work with business analysts to clarify requirements.
• Utilize Scrum as a member of the development team.
• For embedded positions: Develop software for Real-time Operating Systems or Android applications.
• Conceptualize ideas for software control of sensors, actuators and systems.
• Conduct bench-level unit testing and on-vehicle verification and validation tests.

Computer Science and Engineering Co-op

• Work with Manufacturing Engineers and Process Technicians on different manufacturing engineering assignments related to problem solving, capital installation, production support, continuous improvement, efficiency and cycle time measurements, layout modifications and transfer of equipment and parts.

Student Co-op – Fabrication Engineering

Supply Chain

• Assist and support Supply Chain professionals
• Learn about various techniques and processes related to Supply Chain
• Engage in tariff corrections and country of origin determination
• Conduct supplier risk analyses and annual spend analyses
• Participate in strategic new product development and negotiation
• Utilize SAP and Ariba for sourcing plans
• Conduct cost reduction projects
• Direct interaction and communication with suppliers
• Manufacturing Plant and Branch site visits
• Facilitate problem solving meetings
• Prepare end of term report to Supply Chain leadership

Student Co-op, Supply Chain

• Work with Manufacturing Engineers, Designers, and Toolmakers locally and from corporate headquarters on different tool design build assignments related to tool design, problem solving, die trials, production support, continuous improvement, efficiency and cycle time measurements, layout modifications and transfer of equipment and parts.

Engineering Tool Room Intern

• Work with Manufacturing Engineers and Process Technicians on different manufacturing engineering assignments related to problem solving
• Capital installation
• Production support
• Continuous improvement
• Efficiency and cycle time measurements
• Layout modifications
• Transfer of equipment and parts.

Engineering Machining Intern

• Under general supervision, the candidate will assist and support Supply Chain professionals by being involved in the interaction and learning about various techniques and processes related to the specific Supply Chain area.
• Experiences could include: Direct interaction and communication with suppliers
• Annual spend analysis
• Supplier engagement and site visits
• Supplier risk analysis
• Supporting strategic sourcing plans
• Cost reduction initiatives
• Negotiation
• Replenishment strategies
• SAP and E-commerce utilization
• Strategic new product development
• Country of origin determination
• Tariff data collection and review
• Manufacturing plant and branch site visits
• Facilitate problem solving meetings
• End of term report out to Supply Chain leadership

Supply Chain Co-Op

DevOps Engineer

• The DevOps Engineer is a critical role within our agile based cloud product development team.
• Focused upon automated continuous deployment of application code and the operational and security monitoring and care of the AWS platform.
• Serves as the liaison between team developers, corporate IT, and external cloud providers for deployment, operational efficiency, security, and business continuity.

Manager

• Schedule team members and delegate work assignments
• Review and approve timesheets
• Assist with setting prices and ensuring all product is priced correctly
• Prepare, maintain, and track records concerning inventories and work processes
• Manage inventories by monitoring shelves and updating weekly inventory reports
• Unload and put away stock
• Stock grocery department including facing, filling, and organization of all product items
• Serve as acting supervisor and main point of contact
• Enforce food quality throughout dining room and catering events
• Handle customer concerns or complaints and ensure staff provides a positive customer experience

Store Manager

Engineer

• Responsible for design, installation, technical support and broad debug of PLC, HMI, servo, robot, CNC and/or vision-based hardware and software
• Help establish new standards and maintain existing standards while having experience with Industry electrical codes, safety standards, ethernet protocols, etc.
• Controls lead for any Capital Project
• Responsible for the integration of the machines and the systems to minimize downtime
• Provide sound technical knowledge and consultation in areas of manufacturing automation and system controls integration
• Solve daily problems that may arise due to manufacturing technologies applied in a variety of systems
• Provide input and support for development of requirements for integrated manufacturing systems
• Ensure all documentation, configurations and software are maintained and organized as part of the equipment
• Maintain and promote organized work areas and equipment at desk and shop floor
• Facilitate meetings with proper cross functional members, while ensuring documentation and follow-through of action items
• Clearly communicate any concerns/issues related to manufacturing systems to appropriate audience
• Be a leader within the corporation
• Mentor ME I and ME II engineers to raise their skill levels
• Provide support for other projects and complete additional tasks as assigned
• Initiate assessment of safety control requirements and ensure they are properly implemented into the integrated system.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Controls/Integration

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Work in collaboration with Automation and Emerging Technologies Sales and Project Management teams globally to forecast sales and kit production.
• Communicate with Manufacturing, Distribution and Engineering to ensure the Company has adequate capacity and compliance for each type of Automation & Emerging Technologies hardware product.
• Translate sales demand and establish production schedules, with Manufacturing and Purchasing teams, to meet customer lead time expectations.
• Manage and develop the necessary processes to track financial transactions in relation to project schedules.
• Analyze exceptions and change reports to modify production plans when needed.
• Define, implement and maintain departmental budget and reporting practices in coordination with other Company departments.
• Implement a process to connect department expenses across multiple ERP systems to projects and maintain appropriate reporting by aligning project schedules to departmental financials.
• Ensure Company invoicing practices are adhered to and provide a monthly invoice breakdown for Automation & Emerging Technologies sales activities.

Planner, Financials Analyst

Product Manager

• Primary resource for technical troubleshooting/problem solving information.
• Core member of product team, represents customer/field product concerns, direct service communications and after-market support.
• Share product team responsibility of product quality, reliability, cost to manufacture and cost of ownership for both the company (warranty) and the end user.
• Produce technical support information and qualifies Help Desk entries by product specialists.
• Active in marketing development activities (VOT), customer visits and provides internal support for sales staff.
• Training/coaching and resource for technical information.
• Review and approve technical content of scripts, videos, and other media products.
• Responsible for ensuring our service support channel has the necessary technical and replacement parts stock information.
• Direct product related field support activities by monitoring and evaluating product performance trends including reliability, customer acceptance, warranty cost and customer cost of ownership.
• Participate in prioritizing and initiating product team activities to improve product reliability, customer acceptance and reducing warranty costs both reactively and proactively.
• Direct field campaigns, support literature, NBO and dealer communications.
• Make routine field visits to enhance product support activities such as making routine visits with product team, train and support Regional Service Managers, solve product issues, make dealer visits to enhance dealer support and assists in product/market research.
• Initiate, direct and approve final product on manuals/guides, technical service bulletins and field modifications and determines field distribution of the field mods.
• Provide input to sales promotional material and spec sheet feature descriptions.
• Actively participate in engineering design reviews and in marketing plan (VOT).

Service Product Manager – Automation, Emerging Technologies

Designer

• Research and document user needs, product requirements, competitive products and industry trends.
• Conduct field research of users and products, including onsite observations, interviews, filming and task analysis.
• Follow-up with field research after product introduction.
• Conceptualize new and innovative products and solutions, including creating aspects of form, aesthetics and physical/psychological interactions between users and products.
• Create sketches, renderings and models as necessary to convey design intent.
• Create layouts and test bucks as necessary to resolve basic user ergonomics.
• Determine material, construction, mechanisms, shape, color, surface finish and manufacturing processes in cooperation with Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Communicate design solutions to management and other team members.
• Create 3-dimensional CAD models of appearance parts.
• Validate surface geometry with rapid prototype samples.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure that manufacturability requirements are met.
• Assist with product graphics.
• Assist the Design staff with field testing to ensure user needs have been met.
• Assist Design staff in preparation for meetings and presentations.
• Support project leaders with project documentation.
• Assist with product photography.
• Create and submit for design competitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.