OEM Technical Engineer

KHS USA Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Educational reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

KHS USA Inc. in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is seeking a Professionals OEM Technical Engineer to drive strategic OEM initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams. You will evaluate OEM suppliers, support product models in ECOS, and ensure regulatory documentation is complete.

You will work with sales, project managers, customers, and suppliers to clarify requirements, review specifications, and manage changes. Strong communication and engineering background are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in industrial equipment, OEM products, packaging or process systems.
• Experience working in project-based manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Experience collaborating with external suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate technical drawings and specs.
• Familiar with ECOS, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with a customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic activities and maintain local portfolio solutions aligned with third-party equipment strategies.
• Evaluate, qualify, and support OEM suppliers and strategic partners.
• Ensure compliance with CE/UL and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Support 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 project gate reviews, kickoff meetings, and milestone discussions.
• Lead technical order clarification with Sales, PM, customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Review and clarify specifications including interfaces, performance, layouts, and E&I considerations.
• Support layout verification and equipment placement using engineering tools and standards.
• Manage technical change requests and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Coordinate compliance documentation including CE/UL requirements.
• Provide site and field support as required during project execution.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading technical drawings

Customer relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ECOS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Professionals OEM Technical Engineer

KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us at KHS. Are you one of them?

Location: Waukesha

Your 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, 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.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.
• Experience supporting industrial equipment, OEM products, packaging systems, process systems, or related technical solutions preferred.
• 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, with a customer-service mindset and ability to build effective relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment
• Generous Educational Reimbursement program
• Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• 401K with Company Match

In order to ensure our success in the future, too, we need first-class employees – and we also have plenty to offer them.

Contact person:

Human Resources

Ashley Herren

KHS USA Inc.