What's the role?
This position is accountable for obtaining and maintaining product approvals, support of all engineering level requests, and responsibility for the accuracy of all technical portions of company product literature and technical manuals in both printed and electronic formats. Secondarily, this position will provide engineering support and technical marketing services to the Fastening and Protection Product Business Units (BUs), Sales Market Organizations (MOs), key field personnel, and to Hilti customers including engineers and architects in support of Anchors product lines including training of field technical personnel and Technical Support Engineers.
Who is Hilti?
At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.
Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day.
What does the role involve?
- Responsible for obtaining new and maintaining existing product approvals from national and regional building code organizations as determined by the Fastening and Protection Product Business Units and the Sales MOs
- Develop and coordinate technical and engineering information and literature for publication by collaborating with the Fastening and Protection Product BU's and by monitoring the needs of Hilti customers
- Assist in developing and coordinating internal and external product testing requirements in accordance with industry standards and codes
- Monitor product complaints and assist with Western Hemisphere Quality in product deficiencies as required
- Review test reports for compliance with standards, criteria, and approval requirements
- Continually monitor all operations within the scope of responsibility to ensure compliance with the Hilti Quality System and related procedures while striving for achievement of departmental and HWH goals and objectives
- Provide direct engineering support for Fastening and Protection Product BUs including Anchors and Direct Fastening product lines
- Provide engineering support to the Sales MOs and Hilti customers by utilizing a thorough knowledge of the products, of basic engineering principles, and of construction techniques
- Prepare and facilitate engineering training programs for basic and advanced anchoring and direct fastening technology on both a theoretical and practical application basis, including related engineering concepts to Field Engineers and Technical Support Engineers as well as to other Hilti technical personnel
- Investigate new applications for Fastening and Protection products as determined by the Sales MOs and the BU's by gathering application information and initiating test plans as required
- Additional duties as assigned
93% of our people say they’re proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people.
What do we offer?
In addition to a competitive base salary and bonus potential, we offer a robust benefits package including a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal days, health & wellness, and 2 days per year to give back in your local community, paid family leave, educational reimbursement, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.
We will give you the tools you need to succeed through hands-on integration training and will support your continued professional development through ongoing training and mentoring, targeted leadership programs, and opportunities for international assignments in any of the 120+ countries in which we operate.
What you need is:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Civil or Mechanical Engineering
- Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in engineering or related technical field, or a Masters or PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering
- EIT preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- PC skills using Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel
- Must be willing to travel (10% to 15%)
- Work is performed in jobsite conditions, which may include working at high elevations. Up to 15% (domestic/international/both) travel, required.
- Job requires walking on construction sites and uneven surfaces, as well as climbing scaffolding, ladders, and stairs during all seasons of the year
- Depending on geography employees may be exposed to adverse heat or cold
- Construction jobsites may also expose specialists to excessively loud noises; ear protection is strongly encouraged and may be required on some jobsites
- Hardhat, safety vest, safety glasses, gloves, steel toe boots, and long pants required for working jobsites; must observe and abide by any and all safety regulations as required by Hilti, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and General Contractors
- Must be able to walk on construction projects, climb scaffolding, and lift and carry up to 65 pounds of Hilti product
Why should you apply?
Let’s face it, we know there are lots of other companies out there. We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. This role gives you the opportunity to help shape our future and make a real impact from day one.
Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
