OEM Technical Engineer

Salzgitter Konzern • New Berlin, WI

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About The Position

The OEM Technical Engineer serves as the technical lead for integrating third-party (OEM) equipment into customer projects. The role supports local portfolio solution development, supplier management, sales enablement, and technical order execution. It works cross-functionally with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, suppliers, and customers to define, communicate, and execute technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

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 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 activities 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 activities 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 at 30 days of employment.
• Generous educational reimbursement program.
• Company-sponsored life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time