Kimberly-Clark is a company behind iconic brands like Huggies® and Kleenex®, dedicated to creating better care for a better world. The Engineering Technician Mechanical will work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, and optimize packaging equipment systems globally while supporting various projects as needed.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with mill teams and vendors to ensure packaging machine capability and overall project success
- Manage packaging machine Grade Change documentation and associated workflows
- Evaluate packaging equipment needs and issue requisitions and purchase orders
- Lead and execute small, non‑capital mill projects
- Design mechanical parts and assemblies for vendor machines and testing
- Assist with packaging layouts and manufacturing process layouts, with emphasis on packaging operations
- Participate in equipment/process checkouts and machine start-ups to validate designs
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
- Identify, define, and resolve engineering and technical problems
- Apply established engineering standards, procedures, and best practices
- Continuously develop technical skills and knowledge as an equipment designer/developer
- Design equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines, ensuring operator and maintenance safety
- Maintain secure and accurate documentation to protect proprietary information and ensure data retrieval
Skills
- Position typically requires a two-year technical associate degree in mechanical design technology, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Machine Design, or other technical area of specialization and 0-3 years of engineering experience
- Demonstrated competency in design and use of engineering systems/tools, including Computer aided design (AutoCAD & SolidWorks)
- Demonstrated ability to complete projects within required timeframes; demonstrated capability to build individual talent (continuing self-development)
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to interact with customers, cross functional team members, and outside suppliers
- Ability to apply engineering principles, standards, and procedures in the execution of projects and programs to advance process innovation
- Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks independently, while functioning in a team environment, to complete projects within required timeframe and budget
- Experience with robotic systems and or simulations
Benefits
- Overtime pay
- A comprehensive benefits suite
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan
- Flexible (hybrid) work arrangements
- Travel to our suppliers and manufacturing sites, largely in North America, is appropriate based on project specific needs
- Pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check
Company Overview
Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row. It was founded in 1872, and is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.careersatkc.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Kimberly-Clark has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 38 in 2025, 14 in 2024, 31 in 2023, 24 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 8 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.