Purpose of the PositionThe Sales & Applications Engineer serves as the primary technical and commercial resource for Kistler's Vehicle Safety (BU-CRASH) product portfolio. This role supports customers, representatives, and internal sales teams by providing expert application guidance, product demonstrations, technical consultations, and sales support related to crash testing solutions, including ATDs, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, sensors, software, and associated accessories.The position focuses on driving business growth through customer engagement, identifying technical solutions, supporting sales opportunities, and ensuring successful implementation of vehicle safety testing products. This is an individual contributor role with no direct management responsibilities.Main Tasks- Manage the sales and technical support for the designated product line, including, for example, customer quotations, technical support, and customer product demonstrations.
- Meets with and gains an understanding of key customer needs and desires and provides technical and sales support in the product area defined.
- Provides expert advice/training on the appropriate application of company products before and after the sale.
- Provides product consultations and demonstrations to existing and prospective clients.
- Identifies and recommends special solutions for unique applications.
- Attend trade shows as required.
- Prepares customer quotation/proposals as required.
- Assists with support/repair issues as required.
- Communicate with company policies and procedures.
- Develop market in accordance to assigned targets.
- Travels to customer sites to provide installation, training or troubleshooting assistance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Requirements Profile- Bachelor's degree in appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited four (4) year college plus five (5) years' experience in passive safety applications and/or Equivalent training and experience at an automotive company involved with passive safety/crash safety measurements.
- Experience in crash test sensors, ATDs, data acquisition systems and related software.
- Thorough technical knowledge of a wide variety crash test transducers including force, acceleration, displacement, etc. and associated electronics and software.
- Knowledge of technical and sales documentation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Knowledge and Ability to use CRM systems to track leads and opportunities.
- Very good written and verbal communication skills.
- Physical requirements: the ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
- Available to travel when needed either by car (license required) or plane.
- Physical requirements: ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
- Travel requirements up to 40%, including trips abroad.
Why Kistler?At Kistler, we value your expertise and offer opportunities for professional growth in a global environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
- Generous personal and vacation time
Join a team that's shaping the future of measurement technology. We look forward to meeting you!
