Engineer Technical Support I

Kurt; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurt Hydraulics in the United States seeks an Engineer Technical Support I to perform application engineering, programming, troubleshooting, start-up, and checkout of installed projects across varying complexities. You will develop and test machinery, review blueprints, and modify components to meet specifications, recording results systematically.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams. Some CAD/CAM and higher education are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Microsoft 365 experience.
• Associates of Science degree or equivalent (preferred).
• 4 years of related experience (preferred).
• CAD/CAM experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develops and tests machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff.
• Reviews project instructions and blueprints to determine test specifications and procedures.
• Devises, fabricates and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.
• Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions.
• Analyzes test results and modifies equipment to meet specifications.
• Records procedures, results, and recommendations for changes.

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Kurt Hydraulics produces a complete line of hydraulic couplings and hoses for multiple industries from agriculture and construction to petrochemical and marine applications. With over 35 years of experience in coupling manufacturing solutions, our customers receive SAE-specification products with the best-designed couplings.

The Engineer Technical Support I position is responsible for the application engineering, programming, troubleshooting, start-up, and check-out of assigned installed projects that vary in complexity.

Essential Functions

• Develops and tests machinery and equipment, applying knowledge of mechanical engineering technology, under direction of engineering staff.
• Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problems and possible solutions, such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.
• Devises, fabricates and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products.
• Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization and quality control.
• Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data and recommendations for changes in product or test method.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 2 years of related experience
• Microsoft 365 experience

Preferred

• Associates of Science degree or equivalent
• 4 years of related experience
• CAD/CAM experience

Hours

8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating

Medium work. Work involves exerting 20 to 45 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus

The worker will occasionally (up to 1 / 3 of the time):

• Identify and distinguish colors

100% employee owned, Kurt Hydraulics is a division of Kurt Manufacturing with facilities located in Lyman, NE and Pueblo, CO. Our engineering resources and USA-based coupling-manufacturing facilities set us apart from the competition. At Kurt Hydraulics our employees have the opportunity to advance their knowledge of hydraulic couplings and hose as well as machining, automation, and quality control.

What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. Its why we will never settle for good enough. It is this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you are a qualifiedindividual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.