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.

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.

Career Spotlight

Materials Manager

Location: Farmington, CT

The Materials Manager – Planning & Execution is responsible for leading and integrating production planning, materials management to ensure stable, efficient production flow. This role oversees the alignment of demand, material availability, and execution readiness to support production schedules and customer commitments. The Materials Manager drives a proactive operating model focused on material availability, schedule adherence, and inventory performance, while eliminating reactive expediting and production disruption. This position plays a critical role in enabling consistent plant performance through strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and disciplined execution of material and planning processes.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Location: Farmington, CT

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist accelerates growth by developing and executing multi‑year category strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives, ensuring capacity, lead times, and cost structures can scale to support increased demand. This role is responsible for building a scalable, resilient, and cost‑competitive supply base, while partnering closely with Operations, Planning, and Product teams to forecast strategic material needs for new product introductions (NPIs) and market expansions. Additionally, the position leads market intelligence, supplier development, cost optimization, and risk management initiatives that enable rapid product ramp‑up, geographic expansion, and technology adoption, while safeguarding continuity of supply and maintaining high quality standards.

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

Applications Engineer

Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for providing technical application assistance and clarification for customers, Sales and Customer Relations personnel. Primary tasks include:

  • Product selection for customer applications
  • Project management for product modifications or new assemblies
  • Testing and trouble shooting customer applications

The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:

  • Serve as the primary technical communication link with customers to ensure customer needs are met.
  • Review customer specifications to assist the customer and Customer Relations in defining the proper air-moving device for specific applications.
  • Provide application assistance to Sales personnel and customers.
  • Provide technical clarification of communications and documentation for or to our factories and regional sales offices, distributors, Customer Relations and customers.

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Customer Relations Representative

Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for communicating with customers regarding the companies’ products and services.

  • Enter, maintain, and review sales orders as received from OEM customers and authorized distributors. Verify price and delivery and maintain files for orders.
  • Communicate with customers on new and existing orders and any special requests. Answer inquiries on deliveries, lead times, pricing (at assigned level), and order status.
  • Back-up for team members who are out of the office or unavailable.
  • Review Open Order Report on a weekly basis. Monitor open order status to make sure customers are ordering within lead times and we are shipping as promised.
  • Process sample requests for customers.

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Field Service Engineer

Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for performing repair work, troubleshooting problems and commissioning new installations at ebm‑papst customer locations throughout North America.

  • Work independently to coordinate and execute mechanical repair work at customer locations as needed
  • Troubleshoot problems in the field by taking simple electrical measurements or using more advanced techniques resulting from training provided
  • Complete any required documentation including field reports
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites within North America approximately 50%-75% of the time, primarily but not exclusively, during the normal work week.
  • Ability to work in varied work environments including outdoors, on building roofs, in confined spaces, in warm/cold environments

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Field Service Technician

Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for performing repair work, troubleshooting problems and commissioning new installations at ebm‑papst customer locations throughout North America.

  • Work independently to coordinate and execute mechanical repair work at customer locations as needed
  • Troubleshoot problems in the field by taking simple electrical measurements or using more advanced techniques resulting from training provided
  • Complete any required documentation including field reports
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites within North America approximately 50%-75% of the time, primarily but not exclusively, during the normal work week.
  • Ability to work in varied work environments including outdoors, on building roofs, in confined spaces, in warm/cold environments

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IT Technician

Location: Farmington, CT

This job is responsible for installing, modifying and making minor repairs to personal computer hardware and software systems and providing technical assistance and training to system users. The essential functions of this job require the person, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the following:

  • Setup new users with hardware and software based on user requirements. Installing and setting up programs such as Windows OS, Sophos Endpoint, MS Office applications including email, VoIP, various printers, remote connections.
  • Maintain and repair technological equipment or peripheral devices with regular upgrades.
  • Offering technical support by phone, on-site or remote session in a timely manner. Diagnose systems hardware, software, and operator problems. Instruct users in use of equipment, software, and manuals. Recommend or perform minor remedial actions to correct problems. Coordinate activities with help desk, network services, or other information systems groups.
  • Lift or move up to 25 pounds when installing or assisting service personnel in installation of hardware and peripheral components.

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Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Farmington, CT

The Manufacturing Supervisor – Sheet Metal is responsible for directing daily operations within the Sheet Metal Department to meet production, quality, cost, and safety targets. This role ensures the right headcount, tooling readiness, and machine uptime are in place to support reliable, efficient manufacturing operations while developing a high performing, engaged team.

  • Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate department personnel to maintain a skilled and engaged workforce.
  • Communicate, enforce, and model all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
  • Direct day-to-day execution of Sheet Metal operations to meet schedule commitments and delivery goals.
  • Adjust work procedures, staffing, and priorities to meet production schedules.
  • Plan and requisition raw materials, tooling, fixtures, and other resources necessary to support the production schedule.

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Materials Manager – Planning & Execution

Location: Farmington, CT

The Materials Manager – Planning & Execution is responsible for leading and integrating production planning, materials management, and warehouse operations to ensure stable, efficient production flow.

This role oversees the alignment of demand, material availability, and execution readiness to support production schedules and customer commitments. The Materials Manager drives a proactive operating model focused on material availability, schedule adherence, and inventory performance, while eliminating reactive expediting and production disruption.

This position plays a critical role in enabling consistent plant performance through strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and disciplined execution of material and planning processes.

  • Lead master planning and production planning to align demand with plant capacity
  • Ensure material availability to support production without disruption
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production and customer demand
  • Lead warehouse and material handling teams across shifts

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Quality / Supplier Development Engineer

Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for ebm‑papst’s supplier development program. Specifically focused on supplier management that includes supplier approval, corrective actions, part approvals and auditing.

  • Conduct supplier audits for new suppliers and the existing supplier base.
  • Collaborate with the purchasing department in selecting, onboarding and developing new suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier’s performance to evaluate quality and on time delivery.
  • Develop, assign and monitor Key Process Indicators (KPIs) related to delivery performance, quality and capacity.
  • Develop and coordinate supplier development programs for improvement and cost reductions.

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Strategic Inside Sales Representative

Department: Sales
Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for communicating with strategic customers regarding the companies’ products and services.

  • Enter, maintain, and review sales orders and forecast reports as received from OEM customers. Verify price and delivery and maintain files for orders.
  • Communicate with customers on new and existing orders and any special requests. Answer inquiries on deliveries, lead times, pricing (at assigned level), and order status.
  • Provides daily and project support to Strategic Account Managers. Back-up for team members who are out of the office or unavailable.
  • Builds and maintain business relationship with SAM and client by providing prompt and accurate service so as to promote customer loyalty.
  • Review Open Order Report as needed. Monitor open order status to make sure customers are ordering within lead times and we are shipping as promised.

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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Location: Farmington, CT

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist accelerates growth by building a scalable, resilient, and cost-competitive supply base capable of supporting growth at an accelerated pace. This role leads market intelligence, supplier development, cost optimization, and risk management initiatives that enable rapid product ramp-up, geographic expansion, and technology adoption—while safeguarding continuity of supply and quality.

  • Growth-Aligned Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to corporate growth objectives, ensuring capacity, lead-time, and cost structures can scale to support significant increase in demand. Partner with Operations, Planning, and Product teams to forecast strategic materials for new product introductions (NPIs) and market expansions.
  • Supplier Development & Global Expansion: Identify, qualify, and onboard diversified global suppliers to increase capacity, reduce risk, and capture competitive advantages in cost, quality, and technology. Lead supplier innovation programs (design-for-cost, value engineering, and co-development) to accelerate speed-to-market.
  • Advanced Analytics & Digital Enablement: Use data-driven tools (e.g., spend analytics, price indexing, scenario modeling) to guide sourcing decisions, anticipate market shifts, and validate savings. Build supplier KPI dashboards (OTD, quality, lead-time, TCO, capacity, sustainability) linked to the five-year growth plan.

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Farmington, Connecticut Part Time Positions

Mfg. Engineering Technician - Weekend Shift

Location: Farmington, CT

As a CNC Programmer & ME Tech, you will bridge the gap between engineering and production. You will be responsible for setting up, programming and optimizing CNC blanking and forming operations to produce high-quality components and tooling. This position is responsible for developing and writing final product assembly instructions, entering basic process routings, and supporting the transition of new assigned products from engineering concepts to final production processes.

  • Develop and implement complex blanking and forming programs using Trumpf TruTops Boost, TruTops 600, Amada Blank and Dr. Abe software. Determine optimal cutting paths, speeds, and feed rates to maximize productivity.
  • Create nesting plans across multiple part families to maximize sheet utilization and minimize material waste.
  • Analyze time, motion, and machine data to identify bottlenecks and improve production flow. Assist in the development of PFMEA and Lean methodologies.
  • Select correct tooling for blanking/forming and provide hands-on support for machine set-ups. Troubleshoot machining issues directly on the shop floor.

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Material Handler Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for organizing, supervising and directing the Materials Handling group engaged in receiving, issuing and delivering supplies and equipment.

  • Manage, hire, lead, motivate and train the Material Handling Department in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Exhibit confidence in self and staff. Resolve interdepartmental issues, accept feedback and give recognition.
  • Schedule and expedite open material requisitions. Follow up on deliveries with the Warehouse, Planning and Purchasing Departments.
  • Ensure that receipt and distribution of product occurs in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Work with other department personnel, such as Production, Quality and Engineering to rectify defective or unacceptable goods.
  • Arrange for disposal of surplus material.

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Production Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for supervising workers engaged in the production operations.

  • Manage, hire, lead, motivate and qualify the workers in our production department in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Exhibit confidence in self and staff. Resolve interdepartmental issues, accept, and give feedback as well as recognition.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment: Ensure the production floor is clean and safe for all staff.
  • Ensure production output according to the production schedule while ensuring safety, quality and productivity.
  • Work with the production manager and the planning department on defining the weekly production schedule.

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Quality Technician - Weekend Shift

Location: Farmington, CT

This position is responsible for receiving and testing returned material.

  • Verify that returned product has a Return Material Authorization number.
  • Verify the return statements are correct.
  • Interface with Quality and Engineering Departments concerning returned materials.
  • Determine if the product is a return to stock or product requiring further evaluation.
  • Examine and perform “end of the line” test to identify product malfunction.

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Farmington, Connecticut Student Programs

At this time, there are no internship opportunities available at our Farmington location.



Telford, Tennessee Job Openings

Engineering Technician

Location: Telford, TN

This job is responsible for technical assistance across the plant and to work alongside engineers to review, develop, and implement manufacturing processes.

  • Participating in the establishment and deployment of standard processes, policies, and procedures across the plant.
  • Understand, adjust, and write work instructions.
  • Conducting research, collecting data, and writing daily reports.
  • Conducting experiments and investigations under the guidance of Engineers.
  • Working alongside engineers to design, build, and test solutions to a variety of technical problems.
  • Participate and lead small projects.
  • Audit standard processes and use continuous improvement tools to implement improvements.

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Industrial Engineer

Location: Telford, TN

As a Localization Industrial Engineer, you will be at the forefront of optimizing localization processes for new parts, tools, and machines within a global context to meet future growth targets. Your role will focus on leveraging industrial engineering principles and methodologies to enhance the efficiency, quality, and scalability of localization operations content, and other products across diverse linguistic and cultural markets.

  • Key department KPIs this role will support and influence in a positive direction: Finished goods localization timing and component localization.
  • Manage new part implementation process for the production lines.
  • Develop A3 summaries and lend technical expertise to the Sourcing Group to review new parts to get it localized for production.
  • Collaborate with localization teams to understand project requirements and define localization strategies.

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Material Handler Supervisor

Location: Telford, TN

This position is responsible for organizing, supervising and directing the Materials Handling group engaged in receiving, issuing and delivering supplies and equipment.

  • Manage, hire, lead, motivate and train the Material Handling Department in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Exhibit confidence in self and staff. Resolve interdepartmental issues, accept feedback and give recognition.
  • Schedule and expedite open material requisitions. Follow up on deliveries with the Warehouse, Planning and Purchasing Departments.
  • Ensure that receipt and distribution of product occurs in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Work with other department personnel, such as Production, Quality and Engineering to rectify defective or unacceptable goods.
  • Arrange for disposal of surplus material.

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Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Location: Telford, TN

This position manages the flow of paperwork of incoming and outgoing shipments. Verifies its accuracy and maintains efficient office operation.

  • Organize and distribute Daily Outbound Shipments.
  • Update daily shipping and receiving schedule.
  • Tracking all inbound and outbound shipments.
  • Monitor and respond to all customer issues via email. Trouble shoots all issues.
  • Routing of customer orders through various customer portals.

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Telford, Tennessee Student Programs

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Intern)

Location: Telford, TN

The EHS Intern supports the Environmental, Health & Safety team in promoting a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace. This role provides hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, safety programs, and environmental initiatives while assisting with day-to-day EHS operations.

  • Assist in implementing and maintaining EHS policies, procedures, and programs
  • Support compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations
  • Participate in workplace safety inspections and hazard identification activities
  • Help track and analyze safety metrics, incident reports, and near-miss data
  • Assist in incident investigations and root cause analysis

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