Aerospace Application Sales Engineer

PPG Industries • Wallingford, VT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for an Application Sales Engineer to join our Engineered Materials team. As an Application Sales Engineer you will provide technical expertise, supporting customers with application solutions, and driving sales initiatives. Ideally, you will bridge the gap between engineering and sales, ensuring customer satisfaction and business growth. This is a hybrid role working out of our Wallingford, CT office 3 days per week and from home 2 days per week. You will report to the Emerging Technologies Director. About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected]. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of our competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.

Requirements

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• 3+ years of applications engineering or technical sales.
• Strong understanding of industrial products and solutions.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Proficiency in CAD software and engineering tools.
• Proficient in handling ERP systems and routing transactions.
• Previous experience with CRM tools.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering specifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Aerospace a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to understand technical requirements and propose suitable solutions.
• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support.
• Develop and deliver product presentations and demonstrations.
• Help prepare proposals, quotations, and technical documentation.
• Work with the sales team to identify new business opportunities.
• Work with the sales team to identify the VOC collaborate with R&D to develop new processes and innovative product offerings.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, customers service and customers to support samples, trials and trouble shooting products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level