Overview
Sales Engineer Plastics Jobs in Greater Chicago Area at Kistler Group
Title: Sales Engineer Plastics
Company: Kistler Group
Location: Greater Chicago Area
Join Kistler – A Global Leader in Measurement Technology!
At Kistler, we’re revolutionizing industries with our cutting-edge dynamic measurement technology, helping customers optimize products and processes. From automobile development to smart factories, our Swiss-designed sensor solutions are driving the future of electrified drive technology, industrial automation, and emission reduction.
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.
(North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin)
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; or
- 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!
Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
