Approvals Engineer- Anchors for Mass Timber

Job reference: WD-0027532

Irving

What's the role?

This position is accountable for providing 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 BU Installation product line. This includes training of field technical personnel and Technical Support Engineers, 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

Who is Hilti?

Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.

What does the role involve?

Provide direct engineering support for Fastening and Protection Product BUs
Anchors 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
Provide input for the creation of technical literature and software for market communication
Prepare and facilitate engineering training programs including related engineering concepts to Field Engineers and Technical Support Engineers as well as to other Hilti technical personnel
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
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
Investigate new applications for BU Installation products lines as determined by the Sales MOs and the BU's by gathering application information and initiating test plans as required
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
Additional duties as assigned

Being at Hilti means joining a community of over 33,000 people, 127 different nationalities working together across 120 countries.

What do we offer?

We offer many opportunities to develop your career in various departments of interest (which we think is a pretty unique perk) alongside the possibility to work internationally in any of the 120+ countries we operate within if you decide that’s the path you’d want to take.

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.

What you need is:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Civil or Structural Engineering
• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in engineering or related technical field, or a Masters or PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer or achievable within one (1) year
• 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%)

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.