Sales and Application Engineer- Crash

Kistler Instrument•Novi, MI

About The Position

The Sales & Applications Engineer serves as the primary technical and commercial resource for Kistler's Vehicle Safety (BU-CRASH) product portfolio. The role supports customers, representatives, and internal sales teams by providing application guidance, product demonstrations, technical consultations, and sales support for crash-testing solutions, including ATDs, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, sensors, software, and accessories. The position focuses on customer engagement, identifying technical solutions, supporting sales opportunities, and helping ensure successful implementation of vehicle safety testing products. It is an individual-contributor role with no direct management responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college, plus five years of experience in passive safety applications; or equivalent training and experience at an automotive company involved with passive safety/crash safety measurements.
Experience with crash-test sensors, ATDs, data acquisition systems, and related software.
Thorough technical knowledge of a wide variety of crash-test transducers, including force, acceleration, and displacement transducers, and associated electronics and software.
Knowledge of technical and sales documentation.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to use CRM systems to track leads and opportunities.
Very good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Available to travel as needed by car (driver’s license required) or plane; travel may be up to 40%, including trips abroad.

Responsibilities

Manage sales and technical support for the designated product line, including quotations, technical support, and customer product demonstrations.
Understand key customer needs and provide technical and sales support for the assigned product area.
Provide expert advice and training on appropriate applications of company products before and after sale.
Consult with existing and prospective clients and demonstrate products.
Identify and recommend special solutions for unique applications.
Attend trade shows as required.
Prepare customer quotations and proposals as required.
Assist with product support and repair issues as required.
Communicate company policies and procedures.
Develop the market in accordance with assigned targets.
Travel to customer sites to provide installation, training, or troubleshooting assistance.
Perform other duties as assigned.