The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!
Lead Engineering Technician
Location: Mebane, NC
Base Salary Rate: $65,432.00 - $76,979.00
Job type: Full-time
About This Role
Kidde Global Solutions (KGS), a portfolio company of Lone Star Funds, is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician to join our team who can execute and deliver precision testing of our fire suppression products. In this role, you will focus on product testing, creation of testing protocols and product verification and validation to ensure quality performance for our customers and agencies from around the world. You will also use your technical skills to support product validation within the Global Lab organization.
This is an onsite role for someone living near Mebane, NC and will require 15-25% travel in the US based on project priorities and needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform live fire testing at approved accredited testing laboratories in accordance with agency standards.
- Understanding basic fire behavior and with knowledge of utilizing industry standard firefighting tools including but not limited to fire extinguisher units.
- Participate in Class A and Class B fire types as an industry fire professional.
- Build test fixtures, prepare test setups and run fire extinguisher development testing according to pre-defined test plan or regulatory requirements
- Document test results in an organized manner within a global lab organization to track and monitor test progression.
- Ability to understand and implement detailed instructions in accordance with UL and ASTM standards.
- Create and update test procedures.
- Maintain the laboratory according to 5S principles and drive continuous improvement on the lab facilities and processes.
- Strong communication with the Engineering team on test status and completion schedule.
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Fire Fighter Level 1 & 2 accreditation.
- 8+ years’ experience working as a firefighter.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
- Proficiency with metal fabrication and wood working to build test fixtures.
- 10+ years’ experience working as a firefighter.
- Familiarity with NFPA Code & UL standards.
- Experience in Jira or test documentation tools.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
- Must be able to work both independently, as well as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Experience working in heated test environments i.e... burn rooms, flashover chambers, fire simulators.
- Excellent self-task management/prioritization and documentation skills.
- Understands how to read and interpret schematics, installation sheets, and bill of materials.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with little to no supervision.
- Strong English verbal, written and presentation skills
- Competence with MS Office software
Compensation and Benefits
Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.