Careers at ebm‑papst

At ebm‑papst, we are committed to engineering a better life. We drive innovation through sustainable and digital solutions, enabling our customers to reduce emissions and embrace resource-efficient manufacturing. This wouldn’t be possible without our exceptional team.

Our employees are the very cornerstone of our success and the driving force behind our global leadership in fans and motors. We recognize the importance of employee innovation, commitment, and motivation and therefore strive to create an environment that will empower and encourage our team.

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Our claim:
good climate worldwide.
Even with each other.

What motivates us at ebm‑papst every day and connects us in the long term? A common goal: We make sustainable and intelligent solutions for a better climate – for people, their applications and our environment. To achieve this, we are constantly developing ourselves, our innovative working environment and the way we work together. Courageous, inspiring and cosmopolitan. At ebm‑papst, we call this Better Working. Better Teams. Better Future. Become a part of it!

Our commitment to employee satisfaction

Teamwork

We drive success through a clear organizational structure and a management concept that empowers all employees with a high degree of personal responsibility.

Education/training opportunities

We prioritize individual support, development, and improvement, allowing our employees to harness their personal and professional strengths and grow continuously.

Strong team spirit

Our employees work together as a well-coordinated team, benefiting from each other's expertise and being inspired by innovative ideas.

What makes ebm‑papst so strong
as a community

It is our aspiration to engineer a better life that gives us a clear compass for the future. It allows us to grow together, enjoy our cooperation and make a tangible contribution to a better life. In constant exchange with our 15,000 colleagues worldwide, we focus on what we have done best since the company was founded in 1963: innovative, sustainable ventilation technology. We want to lead them enthusiastically into a new era. With intelligent digital solutions that save energy and emissions, conserve resources and protect the climate. Learn more at Better Working, Better Teams and Better Future.

Job Spotlight

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Farmington, CT

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement within our organization. Your responsibilities will include providing hands-on training, facilitating Kaizen and other workshops, and developing a tiered shop-floor management board structure to empower teams. You will lead Lean Green Belt training sessions, emphasizing practical applications and a deep understanding of lean principles. Additionally, you will facilitate and lead continuous improvement events (Kaizen), promoting collaboration and encouraging active participation from team members.

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Student Program

Engineering Rotation Program

Location: Farmington, CT

The 2025-2026 Engineering Rotation Program is a 12-month program that will run from May 2025 to May 2026. Participants will rotate through three key areas: Applications Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Research & Development. To be eligible, applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program in an Engineering discipline—such as Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or Industrial Engineering—at an accredited institution. Additionally, participants must be able to dedicate a minimum of 8 hours per week, or an average of 40 hours per month, to the program.

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As a proud recipient of the Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation - Bronze Level, we are committed to the well-being and satisfaction of our employees, from their health to overall job satisfaction.

Farmington, Connecticut Job Openings

Automation Engineer

Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for designing solutions based on the project requirements. Will be in charge of all software/automation aspects of the projects for the life of the project.

PLC, Electrical, and Automation Expert for the Manufacturing Engineering Team.
Organize the review of new projects, document requirements, and have a clear understanding of what needs to be accomplished. Determine if the Manufacturing Engineering has the capability to complete the job.
Review existing designs for machines built internationally and find local components to build them in the USA.
Use PLC software (Allen Bradley or Siemens) to design a solution keeping manufacturing processes and capabilities in mind. Carefully consider electrical requirements and hardware when designing.

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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Farmington, CT

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be a key player in establishing an organic culture of Continuous Improvement within our organization. Your role is to serve and enable teams through hands-on training, facilitation of Kaizen & other Workshops, and the development of a tiered shop-floor management board structure.

Conduct hands-on Lean Green Belt training sessions, focusing on practical applications, and understanding of lean principles.
Facilitate and lead continuous improvement events (Kaizen) with a collaborative approach, encouraging participation and input from team members.
Conduct layered process audits to ensure the sustainment of continuous improvement projects after completion.
Assist in the implementation and sustainment of tiered shop-floor management boards including SQDC Gemba Boards, Value Stream Transformation Boards, and Site Strategy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri).

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Director - Quality Systems

Department: Quality
Location: Farmington, CT

The Director of Quality Assurance will create and maintain a quality culture throughout the entire corporation. The Director of Quality Assurance will assist in developing, implementing, and periodically evaluating programs to ensure the organization’s production operations, from raw materials to finished products, meet the quality, integrity, and efficiency standards set by the organization. This role provides leadership, planning, and prioritization to meet business and quality/compliance objectives.

Knowledgeable and experienced in planning, coordinating, and leading QMS management reviews.
Root cause / corrective action expertise
Provide Corrective Actions and communicate the company’s quality system to customers.
Create an environment conducive to continuous quality improvement and implement systems to nurture quality excellence.

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Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment, primarily the customized assembly machines for Motor Production Lines.

Receive verbal instructions from supervisor.
Perform basic to advanced machine repair and maintenance.
Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

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Production Planner

Department: Manufacturing
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for planning the production schedules, under limited supervision, to ensure controlled flow of shop orders released to meet delivery requirements.

Draw up final assembly schedule to establish sequence and lead-time of each operation to meet customer promised shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
Interface with Customer Relations, Engineering, and Production Supervisors to coordinate, monitor, expedite, or defer manufacturing schedules.
Work with Production Planning Manager, Production Manager and Production Shift Supervisors to determine daily shift plans.
Work with Material Planners/Buyers, Sourcing and SCM department to ensure all component parts are available to meet start date build schedules and coordinate with production to ensure all finished goods manufacturing orders are completed by the scheduled due dates.

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Farmington, Connecticut Student Programs

Engineering Rotation Program

Department: Engineering
Location: Farmington, CT

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic students to join our dynamic engineering team for the 2025-2026 Engineering Rotation Program. This 12-month program, running from May 2025 to May 2026, provides an excellent opportunity for students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world projects while gaining hands-on experience in their field of study. The intern will work alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing associates and contribute to a variety of tasks, projects, and initiatives across different engineering disciplines: Applications Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Research & Development.

Assist engineers in the design, development, and testing of engineering projects.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas to the team.
Analyze data and perform calculations to support project development.
Conduct research on new technologies, tools, or engineering trends..

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Human Resources Intern

Department: Human Resources
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for supporting the Human Resources team by assisting with recruitment efforts, employee engagement initiatives, training coordination, internal communications, and HR project work.

Assist with recruitment efforts, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating hiring events.
Support employee engagement initiatives, such as wellness programs, recognition activities, and company events.
Help organize and track training and development programs, including scheduling sessions and preparing materials.
Contribute to internal communications, such as newsletters, intranet updates, and HR-related announcements.

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Telford, Tennessee Job Openings

Director - Quality Systems

Department: Quality
Location: Telford, TN

Knowledgeable and experienced in planning, coordinating, and leading QMS management reviews.
Root cause / corrective action expertise
Provide Corrective Actions and communicate the company’s quality system to customers.
Create an environment conducive to continuous quality improvement and implement systems to nurture quality excellence.

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Human Resources Generalist

Department: Human Resources
Location: Telford, TN

This position is responsible for administering policies relating to all phases of the Human Resources Department.

Maintain updated knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
Manage full life-cycle recruiting, hiring and related processes for all temporary assignments to include cultivating and maintaining good partnerships with placement agencies, being an active participant in interviews and scheduling of interviews with hiring managers.
Conduct new employee orientation.
Maintain records for benefit insurance and retirement plans as well as all employee records to include personnel transactions such as new hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations..

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Maintenance Mechatronic Technician - 2nd Shift

Department: Maintenance
Location: Telford, TN

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment, primarily the customized assembly machines for Motor Production Lines.

Receive verbal instructions from supervisor or manager.
Perform basic to advanced machine repair and preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and buildings.
Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

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Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Telford, TN

This job is responsible for review of existing manufacturing processes and development of new manufacturing processes to support our production lines and ensure our ability to meet current manufacturing schedules and future growth targets.

Develop and improve new and existing production processes and methods for increasing output and efficiency, as well as reducing costs and preventing defects. Work to increase process stability to meet customer demand with minimum amount of resources.
Develop process time standards, process flow, and layout for all new or transferred production lines
Assist Production Supervisors in solving technical, tooling, quality, process, and maintenance problems affecting the daily operations in manufacturing.
Participate in CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) and LEAN events as required for their individual areas of expertise.

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Careers at ebm‑papst

Our claim:
good climate worldwide.
Even with each other.