What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at KPS Global, LLC?

KPS Global (KPSG) is the North American industry leader in the manufacture, production, and installation of Walk-in Coolers and Freezers. KPSG’s end-product serves many channels within the retail food market as well as industrial applications. KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with most support activities centralized in the Fort Worth facility. KPSG maintains product manufacturing in five locations : San Dimas, CA; Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA and Goodyear, AZ.

KPS Global values its outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to clients from coast-to-coast. As a member of the KPS team, you’ll be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional flexibility and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation, and hard work are rewarded.

Job Summary

The Plant Engineering Technician is responsible for providing engineering support for all aspects of the design process. This role will engage in research, design activities and provide technical counsel to others within the organization to ensure the highest levels of product functionality, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction to enable KPS Global to meet organizational goals and business objectives.

Major Responsibilities

Assisting with the development of product design and functionality, addressing customer requirements and specifications

Detailing, documenting, and maintaining required product design manuals and standards used in daily operational activities including Manufacturing Engineering Standards (MES) and Engineering Change Notifications (ECN)

Identifying and recommending corrective action for any issues with product design

Analyzing elements of new design concepts or processes and assessing feasibility and effectiveness; making appropriate recommendations to management

Analyzing test data and reports to determine if product design meets functional and performance standards and specifications, as well as having overall business viability

Designing and giving guidance to the construction of test products sent to outside lab test centers; will interface with lab staff as required

Using engineering test results to assess possible alternate uses of the technology or product design

Interfacing with others within the organization, as well as customers, to jointly identify customer needs and feasible solutions

Providing manufacturing support to ensure product is fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality and application of the design; gives guidance on prototype assemblies as well

Engaging in failure analysis, determining appropriate corrective action and ensuring release of all affected staff and departments

Providing consultation to outside vendors or subcontractors for proper application and use of product

Fulfilling the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position

Conducting yourself in accordance with the Company Code of Ethics policy at all times

Required Skills

Required Skills, Experience, Education & Certifications

Associate degree in Design Engineering or related field is preferred with preference given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree

Minimum of 2 - 5 years of related experience

Technical writing background and building code familiarity preferred

Intermediate level f skills in MS Office programs and AutoCAD 2000, Inventor, and 3D modeling software

Excellent interpersonal, communication, speaking, writing, and math skills

Strong project management skills and the ability to interpret test results, think analytically, and have a pervasive level of knowledge regarding the limitations and applications of the product

Familiarity with electrical wiring diagrams and a basic understanding of a manufacturing environment

Comfortable with engineering terminology and an ability to do geometric and trigonometric calculations and read blue prints

Some knowledge of carpentry / construction preferred in addition to a basic understanding of properties of steel, wood, and urethane; ability to conceptualize 2D and 3D shapes

Ability to meet commitments and respond promptly to customer needs

Proven ability to take a total quality approach to all work and service opportunities

Demonstrates safety awareness and commitment to associate safety

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk, sit for a significant portion of the workday

Must be able to talk, hear, and use hands to handle and feel for the majority of the workday

Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed

Must be able to reach with hands or arms

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs independently

Required Experience

Required Skills, Experience, Education & Certifications

Associate degree in Design Engineering or related field is preferred with preference given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree

Minimum of 2 - 5 years of related experience