Applications Engineer - Vacuum Automation

SCHMALZ FLEXIBLE GRIPPING INC•Raleigh, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Schmalz is a global leader in Vacuum Technology, serving automation, material handling, and CNC clamping industries. This position involves learning Schmalz Vacuum Automation & Handling Systems, general robotics, and automation processes. The role requires applying vacuum automation theory to recommend solutions, supporting customers and sales teams with application inquiries, testing customer products, providing advanced quotations, and utilizing project management and Solidworks 3D CAD skills for system sales. The position also involves building rapport with sales engineers and customers, supporting colleagues, attending training sessions (including at the parent company), traveling to customer sites as needed, and occasionally attending trade shows. Additional duties include costing analysis and providing marketing input.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of one to two years of experience as a Sales or Application Engineer.
Industry expertise in technology, sales channels, business development, strategic thinking, and project execution.
Superior communication skills and ability to work as part of a team or independently.
Organizational and prioritization skills, proficiency in MS Office, sales contact management software, and adaptability to learn new computer systems.
Strong time management skills with an emphasis on professionalism, flexibility, and a sales and service orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Solidworks / CAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn Schmalz Vacuum Automation & Handling Systems product ranges, general robotics, and automation processes in a manufacturing environment.
Apply vacuum automation theory and practical experience to recommend safe and effective solutions for unique applications.
Support end customers, distributors, sales engineers, and key account managers with application inquiries for vacuum automation.
Test customer products with vacuum technology.
Provide advanced quotations to customers and distributors.
Utilize project management skills and Solidworks 3D CAD drawing skills to interpret data and manage system sales.
Build rapport with outside sales engineers, key customers, and distributors.
Support colleagues when necessary, including answering phones and assisting in other areas.
Attend offsite training sessions, including those at the parent company.
Travel to customer sites as projects require.
Occasionally attend trade shows.
Perform other duties as assigned such as costing analysis and providing marketing input.