Plastics Vision Sales Engineer — Drive Process Innovation

Kistler Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Generous vacation time

Job summary

Kistler Instrument Corporation in the Midwest is seeking a Sales and Application Engineer - Plastics to drive growth for plastics vision inspection products. The role focuses on expanding our market, supporting customers, and shaping strategy with the Sales Manager to win OEMs and plastics processors.

You will respond to technical inquiries, help apply our solutions, and develop strategies while maintaining product knowledge. Expect travel up to 50% and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline plus 2–3 years plastics sales or process engineer experience.
• Associate degree with 3 years plastics sales or process technician experience accepted.
• Experience applying pressure sensors, electronics, and software to plastics applications.
• Ability to control plastics processing equipment and optimize processes.
• Engineering design knowledge; tool design is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for technical, price, delivery, and service information.
• Advise on the appropriate application of plastics vision inspection products.
• Develop and implement a sales strategy with the Sales Manager.
• Identify OEMs and plastics processors; coordinate with the Sales Manager.
• Identify market requirements and consult with experts on special solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of products and applications.
• Assist in preparing special project proposals as required.
• Coordinate commitments with internal departments.

Skills

Plastics sales

Process engineering

Technical sales

Customer communication

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kistler Instrument Corporation in the Midwest is seeking a Sales and Application Engineer - Plastics to drive growth for plastics vision inspection products. The role focuses on expanding our market, supporting customers, and shaping strategy with the Sales Manager to win OEMs and plastics processors.

You will respond to technical inquiries, help apply our solutions, and develop strategies while maintaining product knowledge. Expect travel up to 50% and collaboration with cross-functional teams.