Sales and Application Engineer

Kistler Instrument Corp.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

401(k) plan with a 4% company match

Generous personal and vacation time

Job summary

Kistler Instrument Corporation is seeking a Sales Engineer - Plastics for the Southeast, United States (remote). The role targets growth in plastics vision inspection solutions across multiple states, with travel up to 50% and a focus on OEMs and plastics processors.

The candidate should have an engineering degree (or equivalent) and 2–3 years in plastics sales or process engineering, plus strong communication and MS Office skills. Competitive benefits and a proactive sales approach are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred with 2–3 years in plastics sales or process engineering.
• A.A.S. in Engineering Technology with 3 years experience in plastics sales or process tech acceptable.
• Experience applying pressure sensors, electronics, and software to plastics applications.
• Knowledge of plastics processing controls and design is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with MS Office.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Sales experience in plastics

Technical knowledge of plastics vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

A.A.S. in Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kistler Instrument Corporation is looking for a Sales Engineer - plastics in southeast, United States (remote). At Kistler , we're revolutionizing industries with our cutting-edge dynamic measurement technology, helping customers optimize products and processes. From automobile development to smart factories, our Swiss-designed sensor solutions are driving the future of electrified drive technology, industrial automation, and emission reduction.

Purpose of the Position

The Purpose of the Sales & Application Engineer- Plastics, Southeast. It is to achieve sales goals of the company's Plastics and vision inspection products in the Southeast (Texas, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama).

Main Tasks

• Respond to requests for technical, price, delivery, and service information
• Provide advice on the appropriate application of plastics vision inspection related products
• Develop and implement a sales strategy in conjunction with the Sales Manager
• Identifies and penetrates OEM and plastics processing companies and coordinate strategy with the Sales Manager
• Identifies unique market requirements and consults with the Sales Manager and Application Experts on special solutions
• Maintain current knowledge of new and existing products and applications
• Prepares customer price quotations
• Assists in preparing special project proposals as required
• Coordinates commitments with affected internal departments

Requirements Profile

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited four (4) year college preferred plus 2-3 years of experience in plastics sales or process engineer
• Associate degree (A.A.S.) in Engineering Technology or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or vocational-technical school plus 3 years of experience as plastics sales engineer or process technician
• Experience in the application of pressure sensors, associated electronics, and software
• Controls of plastics processing equipment to measure evaluate and control machine function to achieve process optimization
• Requires engineering design knowledge, tool design is a plus
• Good written and verbal communication skills, knowledge, and use of Microsoft office products
• Up to 50% of travel

Why Kistler?

At Kistler, we value your expertise and offer opportunities for professional growth in a global environment.

Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• Generous personal and vacation time

Join a team that's shaping the future of measurement technology. We look forward to meeting you!

Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.