Application Engineer

The publicly listed Semperit AG Holding is an internationally oriented group of companies that develops and manufactures polymer products and sells them in over 100 countries worldwide with its two divisions, Industrial Applications and Engineered Applications. The Industrial Applications division focuses on industrial applications with highly efficient production and cost leadership; they include hydraulic and industrial hoses as well as profiles. The Engineered Applications division comprises escalator handrails, conveyor belts, cable car rings, other engineered elastomer products as well as the Rico Group and focuses on customised technical solutions. The traditional Austrian company was founded in 1824 and is headquartered in Vienna.

Application Engineer – USA & Canada

Semperit America's is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to be responsible for Application Engineering, Consulting, Design and Improvement of Conveyor Belts globally but also with a focus on USA & Canada. Primary activity is to support the regional sales team and customers technically so as to promote the products from within the Semperit Portfolio.

Engineering:

• Manage OEM-Projects as technical project leader from offer to installation
• Support regional sales and its customers worldwide with product know-how
• Technical design of conveyor belts and conveying systems
• Calculate most efficient belt types and constructions
• Support technical problem solving at customer sites
• Develop and updates technical documentation like content of websites, calculation tools, presentations, flyers, technical specifications etc. for internal and external use
• Provide supervision during start-up and/or maintenance of customer’s conveying systems.
• Handle customer claims from technical point-of-view
• Perform after sales inspections

Product Development:

• Support the R&D Department to develop and design cost efficient belting applications based on customer specifications or through own development.
• Act as a technical project manager, representing Sempertrans in external development projects
• Improve existing technologies by reviewing procedures and adapting state-of-the-art materials and know-how to reduce costs, time and energy consumption
• Manage trial and test phase of newly developed products

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL INTERFACES

• Other members of the Global Application Engineering Department
• Sales & Customer Service
• Field Service Department
• R&D Department
• Quality Department
• Product Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain
• Legal Department
• National and international customers
• Production sites worldwide and external suppliers
• Related industry and customer associations as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably conveying technology.
• Strong experience in the field of conveyor belts or conveyor systems for bulk materials handling
• Valid passport for international travel and driver’s license for local travel must be maintained.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong technical know-how. Knowledge of applicable technical norms/standards.
• Strong relationship building skills. A bias for action and detail-oriented behaviors are required.
• Ability to collect data & information to make technical analysis & recommendations.
• A high level of computer skills is essential – Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Teams.
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under stress and meet the deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, drive and performance orientation.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere but also comfortable with working independently.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-language atmosphere. Fluent verbal and written English and French is a must. Third language would be a plus.
• Client skills including building and managing relationships, negotiation skills and understanding of customer needs.
• Must be capable of effectively and accurately working on several projects at one time, and

organizing, prioritizing tasks and working in a fast paced environment.

• Strong communication, co-operation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis (~30 % to ~40 %)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and

fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up objects
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,

peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Use of keyboards, telephones, copiers, telefax, visits and movement through shops, and travel

experiences.

• Climbing of stairs, ladders, scaffolds at jobsites and customer facilities.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Semperit without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Semperit is proud to be a drug-free employer.

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