Sales and Application Engineer- Plastics

Kistler Group

• $80K — $95K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field preferred, or an Associate degree with more experience
  • 2-3 years of experience in plastics sales or process engineering
  • Experience with pressure sensors, electronics, and software applications
  • Knowledge of machine function control for process optimization
  • Engineering design knowledge; tool design experience a plus
  • Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Respond to technical, pricing, and service inquiries
  • Advise on application of plastics vision inspection products
  • Develop sales strategies with the Sales Manager
  • Identify and engage OEM and plastics processing companies
  • Consult on unique market needs and special solutions
  • Maintain knowledge of products and applications
  • Prepare customer price quotes and project proposals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
  • Generous personal and vacation time
Full Job Description
Purpose of the Position

The Purpose of the Sales and Application Engineer- Plastics, Midwest. It is to achieve sales goals of the company's Plastics and vision inspection products in the Midwest. (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Ontario, Canada)

Main Tasks
  • Respond to requests for technical, price, delivery, and service information
  • Provide advice on the appropriate application of plastics vision inspection related products
  • Develop and implement a sales strategy in conjunction with the Sales Manager
  • Identifies and penetrates OEM and plastics processing companies and coordinate strategy with the Sales Manager
  • Identifies unique market requirements and consults with the Sales Manager and Application Experts on special solutions
  • Maintain current knowledge of new and existing products and applications
  • Prepares customer price quotations
  • Assists in preparing special project proposals as required
  • Coordinates commitments with affected internal departments

Requirements Profile
  • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited four (4) year college preferred plus 2-3 years of experience in plastics sales or process engineer;
  • Associate degree (A.A.S.) in Engineering Technology or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or vocational-technical school plus 3 years of experience as plastics sales engineer or process technician
  • Experience in the application of pressure sensors, associated electronics, and software.
  • Controls of plastics processing equipment to measure evaluate and control machine function to achieve process optimization.
  • Requires engineering design knowledge, tool design is a plus.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, knowledge, and use of Microsoft office products
  • Up to 50% of travel

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!

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