OEM Technical Engineer
About The Position
The OEM Technical Engineer serves as the technical lead for integrating third-party (OEM) equipment into customer projects. The role supports development of local portfolio solutions, supplier management, sales enablement, and technical order execution. Working across Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, suppliers, and customers, the engineer ensures technical requirements are defined, communicated, and executed throughout the project lifecycle. The position also contributes to strategic portfolio activities, supplier qualification and development, OEM product models and configurations in ECOS, clarification tools, technical documentation, and sales training. During project execution, the engineer supports order clarification, specification and interface review, layout verification, technical change management, compliance documentation, and site or field support as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Experience working within project-based manufacturing or engineering environments.
- Experience collaborating with external suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Strong technical aptitude and understanding of industrial equipment and engineering concepts.
- Knowledge of OEM equipment selection, integration, and supplier management.
- Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate technical drawings, layouts, and specifications.
- Familiarity with ECOS, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, a customer-service mindset, and the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting industrial equipment, OEM products, packaging systems, process systems, or related technical solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic activities and maintain local portfolio solutions aligned with third-party equipment strategies.
- Evaluate, qualify, and support the development of OEM suppliers and strategic partners.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards and documentation requirements, including CE/UL and regulatory documentation.
- Support the development and maintenance of OEM product models and configurations within ECOS.
- Contribute to clarification tools, processes, and technical documentation improvements.
- Coordinate and support technical sales training programs related to OEM equipment and solutions.
- Participate in order-phase support, including project kick-off meetings, gate reviews, and project milestone discussions.
- Lead technical order clarification with Sales and Technical Sales teams, Project Managers, customers, suppliers, and internal engineering and support departments.
- Review and clarify internal and external specifications, including equipment interfaces, performance requirements, customer standards, layout requirements, and Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) considerations.
- Support layout verification and equipment placement using applicable engineering tools and standards.
- Manage technical change requests and ensure documentation accuracy throughout project execution.
- Coordinate and maintain compliance-related documentation, including CE/UL requirements.
- Provide site and field support as required during project execution.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered after 30 days of employment.
- Educational reimbursement program.
- Company-sponsored life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Ten paid holidays per year.
- 401(k) with company match.
