Application Engineer, OEM & Automotive - IDEX
Denver, CO
About the Job
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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The Application Engineer, OEM & Automotive leads and coordinates the development and support of targeted customers per the OEM/Automotive marketing and sales plan. Systematically identifies, documents, and communicates customer and market requirements into the organization. This position determines and then develops engineered application solutions. Follows up to facilitate and meet those requirements, including all aspects of launch and project coordination. Serves as the ongoing focal point for all aspects of interface and relationship management with selected OEM and Automotive customers and supports the growth to these targeted 80 accounts.
REPORTING TO
: Director of Automotive Sales
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Consults with existing and potential OEM and Automotives clients to assess and understand systems requirements and product needs e.g., key sign-off dates, approvals, PPAP’s, etc. + Drafts or assists with the drafting of sales presentations and other documentation and materials that explain products and services to customers. + Provides expertise and support to OEM and Automotive sales teams to communicate products, services, and client needs. + Ensures that customer needs are collected, documented, and met; which may include product modifications. + Proposes improved materials or products to customers and explains benefits of changes. This may include initiating and following up on ECR/ECNs per established procedures. + Provides support to customers and resolves problems with product installation. + Prepares product orders and schedules deliveries. + Assists with New Product Development (NPD) in partnership with NPD and VAVE Engineering Team by championing Voice of Customers. + Manages sales of assigned OEM and/or Automotive accounts directly.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government publications. + Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. + Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. + Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. + Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
+ Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in related Engineering field plus 5+ years’ experience in related sales engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Experience dealing with customers, understanding their requirements, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. + Proficient in standard Microsoft Office or related applications.
Essential Functions:
The physical, mental/visual and work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
+ Requires use of hands and arms at least 60% of the time. + Majority of the time is spent sitting. + Approximately 20% of the time is spent bending and crouching. + Lifting requirements are generally less than 10 lbs. Manual lifting could reach the company maximum of 65 lbs. + Travel up to 50% of time with overnight stay is required, including, but not limited to airports, airplanes, taxis, rental cars and hotels.
Work Environment:
+ Climate-controlled office environment or shop floor. + Customer site environment. + Noise exposure is light to moderate.
Mental/Visual Demands:
+ Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are necessary to perform the job functions.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position. +
Problem solving:
The individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully +
Interpersonal Skills:
The individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. +
Relationships with Others:
The individual works effectively and relates well with others Including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works, to maintain constructive working relationships. +
Communication and Contact:
The individual communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The individual uses effective communication for interface with other departments and customers. +
Planning/organizing:
The individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. +
Quality control:
The individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. +
Adaptability:
The individual adapts to changes in the work environment, rotates into other functions as required and manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. +
Dependability:
The individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security:
The individual actively promotes and personally observes all safety procedures. The individual complies with Environmental, Safety, and Hazardous Communications requirements. Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
Total Rewards
The compensation range for this position is $104,000.00 - $156,000.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.
Benefits Package
Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.
IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
Attention Applicants:
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
Job Family:
Information Technology
Business Unit:
Band-It