Sales and Application Engineer- Crash
About The Position
The Sales and Application 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 through 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 drives business growth through customer engagement, identifying technical solutions, supporting sales opportunities, and ensuring 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, 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.
- Availability to travel as needed by car or plane; a driver's license is required.
Responsibilities
- Manage sales and technical support for the designated product line, including customer quotations, technical support, and product demonstrations.
- Understand key customer needs and provide technical and sales support in the assigned product area.
- Provide expert advice and training on appropriate product applications before and after the sale.
- Provide product consultations and demonstrations to existing and prospective clients.
- Identify and recommend special solutions for unique applications.
- Attend trade shows as required.
- Prepare customer quotations and proposals as required.
- Assist with 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
- Generous personal and vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
