Application Engineer

WITTMANN is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions for plastic processors, offering an extensive range of technologies including robot automation, injection molding machines, and auxiliary equipment for material handling, drying, and temperature control. With its ONE STOP SHOP approach, WITTMANN provides fully integrated systems tailored to customer needs by combining its advanced technologies seamlessly. Backed by a worldwide sales and service network, the company is renowned for its award-winning local service and support.

Job Summary:

Support Field Sales, Internal Sales and Project Management in sizing and application of Material Handling & Auxiliaries product lines marketed by Wittmann USA, Inc.; assisting with estimating and costing as needed. Master the application of products marketed by Wittmann USA, Inc. for pre-sale and post-sale support to customers and colleagues.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete all bill of materials for Material Handling Systems sold.
• Be able to support Material Handling System sizing.
• Application sizing of beside the press material handling and auxiliary equipment.
• Create and maintain estimate records for current and future use by engineering and sales personnel.
• Identify current and future equipment requirements by establishing a relationship with potential and existing accounts. Provides product, service, and equipment information by answering questions and requests.
• Communicate within engineering department for the generation/modification of system schematics and layouts for every single material handling system proposal and order.
• Provide overflow support to engineering department for flow schematics and layouts.
• Provide overflow support to engineering department for mechanical, electrical, and control related work.
• Use product knowledge to properly size and specify equipment for each customer’s application.
• Develop OEM and Vendor relationships.
• Provide product development group with input for creating new products to enhance the existing product line. Make recommendations for modifying existing products to improve features, reduce cost, and/or extend useful service life.
• Participate and in Auxiliaries seminars and selected shows and exhibitions where Wittmann products are featured and presented.
• Maintain a "Customer Friendly" attitude whenever dealing with internal and external customers.
• Travel 10-20%
• Expense reports due in professional manner, within the month (4 weeks of travel).
• Perform other duties as assigned.