Automation System Controls Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown Equipment

DEonsitePosted Jul 20, 2026
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Skills

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About the role

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

Provide engineering expertise in the design and development of Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems. Develop, conceive, and evaluate electro-mechanical based systems including software controls, specifications and performance analysis for AGV lift trucks:

System Development Planning – Propose system definitions or specifications to meet a given set of guidelines. Propose plans for system development, testing and review. Work with engineering product teams to refine requirements.

Other Tasks – Identify and communicate needs for specific analytical design and analysis tools. Support evaluating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and sensors (e.g., cameras, lidar, ultrasonics, etc.) for integration in future products. Support other functional groups such as Automation and Emerging Technologies, purchasing, legal, service, manufacturing, and product engineering when warranted.

Work mostly onsite.

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Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Industrial Controls field

0-2 years of experience developing electro-mechanical and/or AGV systems (Salary will be commensurate with experience)

Good written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Ability to occasionally travel with overnight stays (0-5%)

Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday

Preferred Qualifications

2 or more years of experience developing electro-mechanical systems

Experience developing or integrating AMR/AGV systems

Experience developing with PLC standard IEC 61131-3 languages

Experience working with industrial automated equipment and software

Knowledge of software architecture, state diagrams, and Unified Modeling Language

Experience with task management and version control software, with Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and Git desired

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.

No agency calls please.

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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