Product Engineer - Power Electronics & Charging Systems

Job Duties

• 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

• Adequate compensation commensurate with experience
• Benefits package 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

About the Role

Crown Equipment Corporation is a global leader in material handling, known for its innovative product design, advanced engineering, and superior after-sales service. We produce and sell a wide range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation, and fleet management technologies that are transforming the material-handling industry.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Electrical, mechanical, mechatronics engineering
• Power electronics, industrial equipment, charging systems
• AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion systems, high-frequency chargers, industrial charging equipment
• Prototyping, testing, validation, and certification
• Competitive analysis, technical recommendations
• Project management, supervisory experience
• Industrial battery charging systems
• Embedded controls, firmware integration, CAN communication

Benefits

• 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