Physical Testing Lab Technician & Equipment Applications Engineer
PTI Global Technical Services
PTI Corporation Job Description
Reports to:
Service & Applications Manager
Job Status:
New Position
Job Location:
Hawthorne, New York (PTI HQ)
The Company: PTI Corporation
PTI - Packaging Technologies & Inspection is headquartered in Hawthorne, New York, a Westchester County community close to New York City. We are a team of engineers, scientists and professionals serving the packaging industry as a leading equipment manufacturer of package inspection equipment for the pharmaceutical, medical devices, food, and container industries.
PTI’s focus has been on developing inspection technologies for the packaging industry that perform with a high degree of precision and reliability, and simplify testing and validation processes in the pharmaceutical, medical device, food and container industries.
PTI’s inspection technologies are non-destructive, non-subjective and provide companies with solutions to improve their quality and process control, while reducing product waste and cost.
As we continue our successful journey, we are looking to add more talented, innovative, and dedicated engineers to our team. So, if you are someone who enjoys working with leading edge technology in creative applications, and if you want to be part of a high impact team working for a financially strong, global company that is the leader in the Container Closure Integrity testing industry, then contact us!
The Role: Physical Testing Lab Technician & Equipment Applications Engineer
PTI is seeking its next dynamic applications engineer focused on the optimization and creative solution development using PTI inspection technologies. This role is hands-on, technical and requires the application of a diverse set of practical scientific skills. This position is a dynamic technical position that involves the interdisciplinary use of various scientific concepts. If you enjoy the sciences, and enjoy the application of interesting inspection and measurement technologies, this job may be for you.
The role is responsible for providing applications sales support, working with our global sales team members and customers to determine the sensory technology, hardware, software reporting requirements, product sample testing, and inspection requirements for both existing and potential new projects and applications. Responsibilities include lab work, field & virtual product demos, producing presentations and reports, inside sales support and providing technical support for the sales and marketing team. Responsibilities also include developing and testing of new technology solutions and processes that can improve product performance and marketplace positioning. This role will require the application of a wide range of basic academic knowledge, such as chemistry, knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, statistics, as well as practical thinking and creativity. This position provides the opportunity to travel, and work with engineers on leading edge products and will be a member of the Global Application Engineering organization.
Essential Functions:
· Work with global sales team members to support annual business development goals
· Work with Business Development Application Engineering Manager & Global Technical Services Team to support both developing and existing projects
· Work with both Sales and Engineering Teams to determine sensory technologies, hardware, software reporting, product sample testing and reporting, and inspection system requirements for potential customer applications through lab work and field/virtual product demos
· Support global sales team members with inside sales projects and growth objectives
· Developing results and technology presentations for sales and marketing
· Providing technical support for sales and marketing
· Suggesting and testing of new applications and technologies that can improve product performance
· Involves direct interaction with customers
· Respond to sales team member’s and customer’s needs in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
· Involves both domestic and international travel and customer interaction.
· Advanced application support for customer installations and training.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
· >1 years’ experience with packaging testing solutions, would be a benefit
· >1 years’ experience with Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Applications, would be a benefit
· >3 years’ experience with Application Engineering
· Good writing skills
· High level of energy and readiness to travel
· Excellent Communication Skills and ability to present effectively to customers
· Detail oriented, hands-on and action oriented
· Ability to assess next steps and see beyond immediate tasks at hand
· Able to travel 50%, strong customer focus, attention to detail, fast acting, and an excellent communicator
Minimum Education Required:
1. BS from a program focused on engineering or sciences
If you are interested in working in a high-energy, fast-moving company with leading-edge inspection technologies, strong values, a vibrant corporate culture, please visit our website at www.ptiusa.com and apply online today.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
ALL qualified applicants will receive consideration. PTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
