Sales Engineer - Springfield, OH - R&M Materials Handling Inc
Springfield, OH 45501
About the Job
Country: United States
Location: Springfield, OH, United States
Employment type: Undefined term
With the Demag brand we are one of the world's leading suppliers of industrial cranes, crane components and comprehensive service. We offer our customers a complete range of cranes, handling equipment and drives for every application - optimized by comprehensive sales and service support. The Demag crane experts always focus on the benefits for our customers - the greatest possible availability, optimum performance and maximum efficiency and reliability.
POSITION TITLE: SALES ENGINEER
REPORTS TO: CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER - NEW EQUIPMENT
What we offer:
Benefits: Medical Plan (You can reduce your deductible by participating in our Wellness Program for 2024. Employees will then have the option to potentially get their medical benefits at no cost in 2025. Ask us for details!) Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!
Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.
Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service
Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish distributor (customer) requirements. Analyze material handling application including physical environment (temperature, location, dust, humidity, presence of gases or vapors, etc.), industrial process (types of loads, precise load handling, weight of loads, throughput requirements, reliability factors such as up-time, whether equipment is part of process or for maintenance, required safety features, etc.), type of controls (2-speed, variable frequency, radio, etc.), capacity, voltage, speed, duty class, design standards (European, US, Canadian, International), and local codes (construction/electrical). Review and interpret specifications, discuss with distributor and make technical suggestions or present options to enhance productivity and reliability of equipment. May prepare cost/benefit analysis for distributor, depending upon application and specifications. Rely on engineering knowledge and overall knowledge of industrial applications and/or industry experience.
- Design material handling solution (overhead crane, jib crane, monorail, workstation or combination thereof) to meet application requirements utilizing knowledge of technical parameters, industrial applications and constraints of available products.
- Establish specifications and parameters to be used to size and select proper components (electrical/mechanical/structural), based upon customer requirements. Utilize proprietary software, price books, product manuals, and manual calculations to design and select appropriate components. Interpret software results and evaluate for appropriateness. Make adjustments to software output based upon engineering judgement and industry experience.
- Formalize customer proposal. Prepare and edit CAD drawings of proposed material handling system. Prepare technical documentation, drawings, terms, conditions and pricing.
- Communicate with distributor's technical and commercial representatives by telephone, fax, and e-mail.
Additonal Duties:
- Provide professional written and verbal communications and timely processing of quotations and orders. Maintain a high degree of clerical accuracy. Initiate efforts to create an effective team and earn the trust and respect from both customers and coworkers. Seek timely solutions to resolve unexpected problems and make significant contribution with little direction. Maintain a timely and thorough responsiveness to inquiries including but not limited to phone calls, voice mails, faxes and e-mails.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in application or sales engineering in an industrial environment. Must have well-developed PC skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to address multiple issues at the same time and work well under pressure.
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Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with + professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
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