Sales Engineering Technician

General Responsibility Statement:

Responsible for assisting Sales and the Sales Engineering Specialist with the handling of technical marketing & sales information requirements. Acts as technical liaison between the Dealer/Customer, Sales, and Engineering.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Uses CAD software on a frequent basis.
2. Produces layouts, drawings and weight distributions for quotes and orders. Enter and maintain information related to Sales Engineering including, but not limited to; unit weights, weekly orders, order entry, and quotations.
3. Supports the development of technical sales training aids in support of the overall sales/product training effort including competitive spec comparisons.
4. Aids in providing technical product training for regional managers, reps, dealers and end use customers as required.
5. Assists in the timely dissemination and coordination of technical sales orders and change request information to engineering for order entry and release to manufacturing.
6. Assists in recommending product changes and/or improvements as well as new product/market opportunities from time to time.
7. Participates in the Quality review process and attends quality meetings as needed. This responsibility involves the overall inspection and review of trucks prior to shipment.
8. Participates in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and by exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.
9. Performs other duties as requested by Management.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be a team player, working in harmony with company supervisors, peers and subordinates.

Education, Reasoning Ability and/or Experience:

Two-year mechanical technical degree and two (2) years of experience in the design engineering area at Maintainer, or a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a related mechanical work environment with similar responsibilities or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Requires strong knowledge of Cadkey software, as well as strong technical knowledge of drafting and print reading. The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables. This includes the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.

Communication and Language skills:

Must have sound communication and people skills, including the ability to effectively present information to groups or in one-on-one situations. Language skills must include the ability to read, write, and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence and memos.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Required to sit and use computer, handle paper work, also to stand and use hands and fingers to grasp and hold objects, tools and/or controls, likewise reach with arms and hands. While performing the duties of the quality inspections, the employee will occasionally be required to walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is also, at times, exposed to fumes and or airborne particulates.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates strong computer and keyboarding skills. Strong knowledge of Cadkey software is required. Familiar with all Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.