Materials Testing Applications Engineer

ITW

1d•$80,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Support MTS’ Materials Testing business by providing materials testing knowledge/expertise to our worldwide customer base. Provide pre-sales technical support and leadership to both our customers and sales teams. Lead the translation of customer requirements into a proposed technical solution.

Requirements

4-year degree in Engineering or Materials Science.
2-10 years of progressively demanding technical experience.
Willingness to travel.
Demonstrated business acumen and technical expertise.

Nice To Haves

Will have direct experience working with a wide range of customers.
Demonstrated ability to develop and propose concepts and test methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to manage sales opportunities, lead a technical pursuit team, and develop appropriate product solutions.
Postgraduate degree in Materials Science or Engineering.
Materials Science expertise in one or more of these areas: Low Cycle Fatigue, High Cycle Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics, or Fatigue Crack Growth Testing of Metallic or Composite Materials.
Experience conducting tests in a Materials Testing Laboratory.
Exposure to MTS Test Equipment

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance directly to our customers and salespeople.
Establish technical credibility with the prospective customer.
Understand the prospect’s technical needs and develop the appropriate MTS testing solution.
Conduct testing demonstrations to help the prospective customer understand the solution.
Plans and conduct effective customer presentations.
Participate in professional committees and influence testing standards when possible.
Demonstrated ability to manage customer sales opportunities, develop appropriate product solutions, and lead a technical pursuit team through solution creation.