Sales Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Sales Engineer to support our team in Georgetown, KY. This division is engaged in sales and maintenance support for paint system applications based on the parent companys technology, as well as new installation and modification of paint equipment, conveyors, robots, etc. Position location will be at the Georgetown, KY office, with travel to customer and project sites. Some customer sites are in Indiana, Mississippi, Texas, Canada, Mexico, and/or Japan. Travel will be about 25% - 30%.

Position requirements:

• Proficiency in MS Office – MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Open to travel – 25% - 30%
• Japanese language a plus
• Flexible schedule – may be required to work nights, weekends, etc. (project dependent)
  

1. Vendor/Customer Management
・ Coordinate meetings, on-site inspections with customers regarding various equipment such as Painting Booths, Ovens, Conveyor Systems, Pre-treatment systems, and E-Coat systems, etc.
・ Confirm customers' requirements with the parent company in Japan.
・ Creating proposals and specification reports for customers – most of the communication with customers will be in English

2. Cost/Estimation:
・ Request for quote from the parent company - design, parts procured in Japan
・ Request for quote from local vendors and sub-contractors - supply parts, on-site construction, installation work, etc.
・ Submit quotes to customers

3. Confirmation & Shipping:
・ Confirm specifications/equipment with the customer
・ Shipping arrangements - equipment and production, cost control
・ Create instructions for installation and on-site at construction site
・ Coordinate work between Japanese supervisor and local staff/contractors

4. Project Management:
・ Oversee equipment installation/construction project at end user facilities.
・ Coordinate customer-required meeting between customer and contractor to communicate the project status and concerns
・ Create work completion report

5. Additional Skills:
・ Ability to understand the following design technologies is highly preferred - psychrometric charts based on temperature and humidity, pressure loss in ducts, pressure loss in piping, and knowledge of heat sources
・ Basic knowledge of sheet metal
・ Knowledge of material selection, processing methods (bending, cutting), and welding methods
・ Equipment selection: selection is made based on design conditions received from Japan - pumps, fans, valves, filters, etc.

6. Other:
・ Other duties will be assigned under the decision of management.
・ Open to train in in-house technology