Sales Engineer- Plastics

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

Join Kistler - A Global Leader in Measurement Technology!

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 and Application Engineer- Plastics, Midwest. It is to achieve sales goals of the company’s Plastics and vision inspection products in the Midwest. (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Ontario, Canada)

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
• 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.