APPLICATIONS ENGINEER

Company: Schneider Packaging Equipment
Location: Brewerton
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description:Objectives of this Role Develop application solutions for customers that meet stated scope requirements based on RFQs and customer requests, within the timeframe allotment, quality standards and cost objectives.Duties and Responsibilities

• Maximize sales by assisting and supporting Schneider Regional Sales Managers, and potential and existing customers. Communicate, understand, compare, and contrast the solutions that are available for buying new equipment, modifications to existing equipment and troubleshooting problems with their implementations.
• Conceptualize solutions to applications and key customer issues and create proposals in compliance with Schneider sales procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and R&D when appropriate.
• Create quotes and layouts to support proposals.
• Develop pricing, descriptive proposal, and Robotic simulations (when needed).
• Effectively present Schneider product and system solutions to Schneider Regional Managers and Customers.
• Keep detailed records of activities including communications and documents in Schneider's CRM system.
• Occasionally travel to customer locations in support of Schneider Regional Managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.Requirements:Skills and Qualifications
  • BS in mechanical/electrical engineering OR equivalent experience with additional training in computer applications especially MSOffice and AutoCAD, ver. X.
  • Minimum 5 years in a high technology engineering applications role desired.
  • Demonstrated success in managing customer relationships.
  • Sales proposals and communication required.
  • Understanding of robotic systems and packaging equipment is favored.Physical/Mental Standards
    • Ability to operate computer and telephone.
    • Manual dexterity sufficient for constant use of a keyboard, mouse, and telephone. Speech and hearing sufficient for regular communications. Vision sufficient for use of a computer monitor and transaction documents.
    • Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
    • Ability to perform climbing, stooping, crouching, walking, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
    • Executing up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and or 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
    • Close mental and visual requirements needed to perform work dealing primarily with sales and engineering, machine design, and preparing data and figures, computer, blueprints and extensive reading.
    • Ability to plan, schedule, train, check and evaluate work.
    • Ability to troubleshoot (electrical / programs / machine / sales / purchasing)
    • Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record. Occasional travel.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.ConclusionAll employees are responsible for product quality and are required to understand and follow quality system procedures. All employees have the responsibility, organizational freedom, and authority to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality system.This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.About SchneiderAt Schneider Packaging Equipment Company, Inc. (Schneider), we believe innovation starts with the consumer. This approach has propelled our success in developing real-world solutions that impact people's daily lives. With 50 years of industry problem-solving in end-of-line automation, Schneider is a leading manufacturer of case packing and robotic palletizing solutions. Headquartered in Upstate New York, we design state-of-the-art machinery for customers in industries such as: food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, personal care, plastics, and paper. To date, we have installed, and continue to support, over 3,500 world-class machines in some of the biggest manufacturing operations in the world. Driving solutions to address our customers' specific issues pushes us to constantly innovate our machines, software, ancillary services and our company culture.SCH22PI202128142

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