Field Technical Specialist - Analytical Equipment

Field Technical Specialist – Analytical Equipment

Position Summary: 

Our client is seeking a qualified Field Technical Specialist – Materials Analysis for the United States who exhibits an interest in spectroscopy and material testing. The ideal candidate will provide technical support to our field sales teams, play a key role in product education, demonstrations and technical support for our client’s atomic emission, automated hardness, and image analysis product offerings. We’re seeking a quick learner who has strong listening and demonstration skills to showcase our product offerings in a compelling matter.  Often tasked with supporting the field sales team with technical presentations, attending trade shows, and providing demonstrations of product offerings, the Technical Specialist must be both approachable and professional to increase our market growth. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate with the existing field sales team to provide as needed support for the sale of atomic emission, automated hardness, and image analysis product lines. 
• Assist product management with technical needs regarding marketed products including ongoing feedback, competitive environment, customer related issues/needs, etc. as they apply to the improvement and sales of the assigned products. 
• Travel assigned territory in domestic USA
  • Territory Location – Remote 
• Requires up to 60% overnight travel.
• Ideal candidate would be located within the Midwest area or near a major US airport
• Work with Sales / Service / Applications / Technical Communications / Research & Development on customer issues, installations, samples, etc. as required

Position Requirements: 

• Demonstratable hands on experience with atomic emission spectroscopy and/or educational exposure to other surface science instrumentation (i.e. Auger, SEM, XPS, etc.)
•  Experience supporting ferrous and nonferrous metals and metals analyses 
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Self-motivated and driven
• Windows 10, Microsoft Office skills
• Hands-on experience with a CRM, Salesforce, is a plus but not required
• Ability to work within the USA without restrictions

Education/Certifications: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Sciences focused on Materials Science or Chemistry

Compensation:

Base salary targets are $85-95K base salary, variable bonus of $25-35K, company car, phone, computer and all benefits.