Technical Sales Engineer

Kistler Group; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401(k) plan with a 4% company match

Generous vacation time

Job summary

Kistler Group, a leader in measurement technology, seeks a Technical Sales Engineer – Plastics for the Southeast US. You will drive sales of plastics vision inspection products, engage OEMs and processors, and collaborate with the Sales Manager to develop strategies.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, applying products to client needs, maintaining product knowledge, and coordinating with internal teams. Occasional travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 2-3 years plastics sales or process engineer experience.
• Associate degree plus 3 years in plastics sales engineering or process technician roles.
• Experience with pressure sensors, electronics, and software.
• Controls knowledge of plastics processing equipment to optimize processes.
• Engineering design knowledge; tool design is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; MS Office proficiency.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Respond to technical, price, delivery, and service inquiries.
• Advise on application of plastics vision inspection products.
• Develop and implement sales strategy with the Sales Manager.
• Identify OEM/plastics processors and coordinate strategy with Sales Manager.
• Identify market needs and consult on special solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of products and applications.
• Assist in preparing project proposals and coordinate with internal departments.

Skills

Plastics sales

Communication skills

Engineering knowledge

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

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 Technical Sales 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
• 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.