Installation Engineer

Voortman USA LLC is seeking a highly skilled and safety-driven Installation Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. The Installation Engineer is solely responsible for the safe installation of steel processing machinery and/or components for customers as per their specifications, while actively contributing to process improvement and demonstrating a high degree of quality in their work. This role requires 80% travel domestically and occasionally internationally and follows a general work schedule of three consecutive weeks on the job and one week at home.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional who values high-quality workmanship, continuous improvement, and thrives in a customer-facing travel role.

Key Responsibilities:

In collaboration with Senior Installation Engineer and/or Site Supervisor, efficiently installs and configures machine and/or machine line in accordance with established timelines

Monitors installation of machinery while meeting quality requirements, adheres to drawings, and pertinent safety regulations

Identifies potential challenges and/or bottlenecks in the execution of allotted projects and reports them promptly Site Supervisor/Project Coordinator/Team Leader

Sets-up, aligns, and assembles designated machines and/or machine lines at customer location

Safely and securely connects electrical cabling and/or mechanical components and ensures their full functionality

In support of continuous improvement, documents customer information management (i.e., CIM) issues in SharePoint Ensures accurate and timely submitting of business expenses, working hours, and daily work reports

Exercises a clear understanding of regulatory rules for clean-up and organization in work areas during machinery installation projects

Partners with different global installation teams on special projects as assigned

Additional duties as assigned by management

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 80%

Must be able to work three weeks on the job and one week off format

Experience working in the steel manufacturing industry 3 – 4 years

Professional experience in working with mechanical and/or electrical machinery

Being able to speak, read, and write the English language is required to interact effectively with internal and external customers while out in the field

Advanced computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook, Teams, etc.) at least two years Engineering, mechanical, electrical professional license, or university degree required