PRODUCT SUPPORT ENGINEER - STEEL
Kress Corporation Brimfield, Illinois, United States · $90K–$100K/yr
Mining · 201-500 employees
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About the role
The Product Support Engineer acts as the primary point of contact for steel industry customers, providing direct technical support and managing site visits. They are responsible for collecting field data to drive product improvements and coordinating with internal departments to ensure machine availability.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, along with 2-3 years of work experience in heavy equipment. Proficiency in hydraulic and electrical control systems and 3D CAD software is required, as well as the ability to travel 20-30% of the time.
Benefits
Full description
Kress Corporation is the industry leader in specialty transport carrier manufacturing, with equipment operating worldwide in demanding sectors like metals and material handling.
Every Kress carrier is designed with heavy-duty construction, high load capacity, and maneuverability to deliver exceptional durability and efficiency. Our commitment to quality and innovation drives us to develop machines that meet specific application needs and provide enhanced lifecycle value.
Join us and be part of a dynamic, talented team dedicated to building world-class machinery that shapes industries around the globe!
Kress is looking for a full time Product Support Engineer – Steel Industry to join our team in the development of specialized industrial equipment for steel, construction, and mining industries. The Product Support Engineer will provide a single point of contact for the customer base and provide direct technical support as required to ensure customer satisfaction, machine availability, and product confidence.
Responsibilities –
- Coordinate, manage, and implement key customer site visits and meetings on a regular basis
- Coordinate and manage customer related inquiries and responses to product related issues with the assistance of relevant internal departments and resources
- Act as the primary point of contact for customer related inquiries for the steel industry product while utilizing necessary internal departments and resources to best deliver prompt, reliable information
- Collect and analyze field data and incorporate product improvements to new and existing steel industry product
- Provide support to the Field Representatives during new steel industry product commissioning and conduct follow up meetings with all necessary department heads
- Maintain and implement product improvement processes
Qualifications -
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (will consider previous equivalent experience in lieu of degree)
- Minimum 2-3 years work experience in heavy equipment (steel/construction industry preferred)
- Solid understanding of hydraulic and electrical control systems
- Knowledge of 3D CAD software (Unigraphics/NX preferred)
- Strong ability to successfully multitask
- Availability to travel 20% -30% (some travel may require short notice)
Kress Benefits –
- Group Health Insurance including Prescriptions
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
Kress Corporation is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer offering a good work environment, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, and prescription at no premium in addition to other competitive benefits.
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