OEM Technical Engineer

KHS; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Educational Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays (10)

Job summary

KHS is seeking an OEM Technical Engineer to lead third-party equipment integration within customer projects in Wisconsin. You will coordinate with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Suppliers and Customers to ensure technical requirements are defined and executed across the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes supplier management, ECOS/SAP familiarity, and hands-on support during system integration with cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field required.
• Experience with industrial equipment, packaging systems, or OEM solutions preferred.
• Experience in project-based manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with ECOS, SAP, and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical order clarification with Sales, Project Management, Customers, and Suppliers.
• Develop and maintain OEM product models and configurations in ECOS.
• Coordinate and support technical sales training for OEM equipment and solutions.
• Review equipment interfaces, performance requirements, layouts, and E&I considerations.
• Support layout verification and equipment placement using standard engineering tools.
• Manage changes and ensure documentation accuracy throughout project execution.
• Maintain compliance-related documentation (CE/UL).
• Provide site and field support during project execution.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Read and interpret drawings

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Experience with OEM equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ECOS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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?

The OEM Technical Engineer serves as the technical lead for third-party (OEM) equipment integration within customer projects. This role supports the development of local portfolio solutions, supplier management, sales enablement, and technical order execution activities. The OEM Support Engineer works cross-functionally with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure technical requirements are defined, communicated, and executed throughout the project lifecycle.

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.
• 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.