Lead Engineering Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Kidde scores B on the Alion truth index.
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