Applications Engineer
We are partnering with a well-established packaging firm, looking for a highly skilled Applications Engineer.
Company
• Over 65 years in business
• Specializes in designing & manufacturing custom packaging solutions
• Headquarters located in US
Position
• Full Time, Direct Hire
Background Requirements
• 35% -- Work directly with the sales team and customers to gain a clear understanding of the customer’s requirements, how the complete Engineered System should be configured, and ensure companies proposed solutions are highly competitive.
• 35% -- Work with internal and external resources to effectively prepare supporting data for proposals for Engineered Systems and ensure an effective transition/hand-off to Project Management of won opportunities.
• 20% -- Support the sales team through travel, Live Meetings, and conference calls in the presentation of the resulting Engineered System solution quotes/proposals directly to customer, as required.
• 10% -- Work closely with Product Management to ensure the systems library and product portfolios are maintained, proper sales training is conducted and marketing collateral is effectively communicated.
Job Responsibilities
• Ability to thoroughly complete tasks under tight timelines and aggressive sales activity.
• Strong technical understanding of packaging industry product lines, robotics/case packing/palletizing/depalletizing and integration/layout/design of Engineered Systems.
• Ability to organize activities and multi-task in a high energy environment.
• Sound knowledge of sales and production processes (Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Machine Assembly)
• Excellent written, verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Travel required as needed to fulfill responsibilities. May be up to 20% Experience:
• B.A. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and technical/professional experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in engineering, controls, robotics, material handling and systems integration.
• Documented experience in the design and presentation of complete end-of-line packaging systems/proposals that may include case erectors, tray formers, robotic loaders, case sealers, robotic palletizers, stretch wrappers, conveyors, fillers, metal detectors and coding machinery, etc.).
• CAD skill required (AutoCAD preferred).
• Proficient in Allen-Bradley controls systems a plus.
Compensation
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive health care benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 401K with Matching
• Relocation assistance
If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document, and how you fit this specific position to jim.guerrera@SCNteam.com.
Thank you for your consideration.
