Materials Testing Applications Engineer - MTS Systems

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Primary Objectives:  

• Support the MTS Materials Testing Business by providing materials testing knowledge and expertise to our worldwide customer base.  
• Provide pre-sales technical support and leadership to both our customers and sales teams. 
• Lead the translation of customer requirements into a proposed technical solution. 

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Provide technical assistance directly to our customers and salespeople.
• Establish technical credibility with the prospective customer.
• Understand the prospect’s technical needs and develop the appropriate MTS testing solution.
• Conduct testing demonstrations to help the prospective customer understand the solution. 
• Plan and conduct effective customer presentations. 
• Participate in professional societies and society committees to stay informed of latest testing trends, build MTS industry knowledge and influence testing standards, as applicable.
• Demonstrate ability to manage assigned customer opportunities, develop appropriate product solutions, and lead a technical pursuit team through solution creation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Engineering or Materials Science.
• 5+ years of progressively demanding technical experience.
• Ability to travel 5%-20% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
• Business acumen and technical expertise.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have One or More of the Following Characteristics:

• Several years of Materials Science experience in one or more of these areas:  Low Cycle Fatigue, High Cycle Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics, or Fatigue Crack Growth Testing of Metals or Composite Materials.
• Experience conducting Low Cycle Fatigue, High Cycle Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics and/or Fatigue Crack Growth tests in a Materials Testing Laboratory.
• Current or previous MTS work experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with a wide range of customers.
• Ability to develop and propose concepts and test methodologies.
• Postgraduate degree in Materials Science.

This position has a salary range from $84,000-$105,000 based on education and experience.

Who We Are?  

MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Customers including Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies and the world’s leading researchers in materials, seismic and other engineering disciplines all rely on our complex test and simulation systems to determine the reliability of product properties and to comply with quality standards.

MTS is an ITW company. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with 49,000 employees across 56 countries worldwide. The company´s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns and offers career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. At ITW we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world.

Our unique ITW Business Model applied across all segments and businesses gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and keeps us grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

This role is an opportunity to have a significant positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate, and grow professionally not only within MTS but across the ITW enterprise to Ignite Your Full Potential.

Best in Class Benefits

• Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness, to retirement and financial stability.
  • Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • HSA/FSA with a company match
  • Income Protection Benefits
  • Industry Leading 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential
• It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas.    
• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.