Application Specialist

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to provide application consulting and pre-sales support to address technical customer requirements within the Automotive Production and General Industry sector. This includes commissioning complex systems, customer configurations, development and testing solutions, final acceptance testing, training, and serving as the technical contact for customers. Additionally, the role involves supporting the localization of SST production (joining) in Buffalo in alignment with the long-term localization strategy.

Main Tasks:

• Commissioning complex customer specific Kistler systems.
• Custom parameterization and configuration of Integrated Solutions from Kistler to meet customer needs.
• Development and testing of new functionalities based on customer requirements.
• Adjustment and calibration of Kistler systems.
• Final acceptance responsibility for Kistler systems at customer sites.
• Conduct in-house and on-site training sessions for customers.
• Analyze errors and define corrective measures.
• Prepare customer documentation including maintenance manuals, operating instructions, etc.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers.
• Define service & maintenance strategies based on customer requirements.
• Provide application consulting and pre-sales support.
• Maintain close communication with other departments.
• Contribute to market & business development initiatives with other departments.

Requirements Profile:

• Education in electronics, electrical engineering, automation technology, mechatronics, or similar field. Several years of experience in the above-mentioned field.
• PLC knowledge, preferably in TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT3, or Allen Bradley.
• Familiarity with Kistler products would be advantageous.
• Experience in automation technology (electrical & mechanical) is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility, coupled with strong communication skills and a confident demeanor.
• Team player with flexibility and adaptability.

Kistler is the global leader in dynamic measurement technology for measuring pressure, force, torque and acceleration. Cutting-edge technologies provide the basis for Kistler's modular solutions. Customers in industry and science benefit from Kistler's experience as a development partner, enabling them to optimize their products and processes so as to secure a sustainable competitive edge. The owner-managed Swiss company's unique sensor technology plays a key role in the evolution of automobile development and industrial automation. Kistler is making an important contribution to the further development electrified drive technology, automated and connected driving, emission reduction and smart factories.

At Kistler your experience and expertise are valued and promoted. As a global company with numerous locations worldwide, we offer exciting career opportunities in an international environment. Kistler is pleased to offer a generous benefit package with medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage along with a 401k plan with a 4% company match, and generous personal and vacation time allowances. Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer