Application Engineer at WITTMANN USA INC

Torrington, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Material Handling System Sizing, Application Engineering, Cost Estimating, Proposal Preparation, Technical Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Mechanical Engineering Concepts, Electrical Engineering Concepts, Microsoft Excel, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Product Startup, Sales Training, Cross-selling, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description WITTMANN is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions for plastic processors, offering an extensive range of technologies including robot automation, injection molding machines, and auxiliary equipment for material handling, drying, and temperature control. With its ONE STOP SHOP approach, WITTMANN provides fully integrated systems tailored to customer needs by combining its advanced technologies seamlessly. Backed by a worldwide sales and service network, the company is renowned for its award-winning local service and support. Job Summary: Support Field Sales, Internal Sales and Project Management in sizing and application of Material Handling & Auxiliaries product lines marketed by Wittmann USA, Inc.; assisting with estimating and costing as needed. Master the application of products marketed by Wittmann USA, Inc. for pre-sale and post-sale support to customers and colleagues. Duties/Responsibilities: Complete all bill of materials for Material Handling Systems sold. Be able to support Material Handling System sizing. Application sizing of beside the press material handling and auxiliary equipment. Create and maintain estimate records for current and future use by engineering and sales personnel. Identify current and future equipment requirements by establishing a relationship with potential and existing accounts. Provides product, service, and equipment information by answering questions and requests. Communicate within engineering department for the generation/modification of system schematics and layouts for every single material handling system proposal and order. Provide overflow support to engineering department for flow schematics and layouts. Provide overflow support to engineering department for mechanical, electrical, and control related work. Use product knowledge to properly size and specify equipment for each customer’s application. Develop OEM and Vendor relationships. Provide product development group with input for creating new products to enhance the existing product line. Make recommendations for modifying existing products to improve features, reduce cost, and/or extend useful service life. Participate and in Auxiliaries seminars and selected shows and exhibitions where Wittmann products are featured and presented. Maintain a "Customer Friendly" attitude whenever dealing with internal and external customers. Travel 10-20% Expense reports due in professional manner, within the month (4 weeks of travel). Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Required Skills/Abilities: Material handling system sizing and application engineering. Cost estimating and quotation support. Proposal preparation and documentation. Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving. System configuration and specification development. Ability to maintain accurate engineering and estimate records. Ability to support engineering overflow projects efficiently. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Firm understanding of mechanical and electrical concepts. Use Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to Excel. Use of 2D and 3D drafting software, preferably SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Demonstrate ability to conduct product startup and training, and sales training for the Material Handling system product lines. Ability to cross-sell other product lines when needed. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering preferred. Two to five years of experience, Plastics Industry or technical system/machine proposal experience preferred. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform frequent bending, lifting, and moving of materials. Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Benefits summarized: Health, dental, and vision benefits Life and disability insurance Supplemental and voluntary insurance options Paid holidays, personal days, sick time, and vacation 401(k) retirement plan with company match Annual profit-sharing opportunity

Responsibilities

Support sales and project management by sizing and specifying material handling and auxiliary equipment for customers. Create bills of materials, system schematics, and layouts while providing technical support for pre-sale and post-sale activities.