Valex is looking for a Sales Applications Engineer (I or II) to join its team in Ventura, CA. This role will service as a bridge for our customers between sales and engineering. Key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in cost preparation to submit to sales in response to customers' requests for quotation,
• Support operations and quality departments as required, and work with the engineering team to support production goals,
• Assist operators and shop personnel on manufacturing processes as needed,
• Coordinate information and generate a response to salespersons' requests for review of customer's specifications,
• Assist internal (sales team and distributors) and external customers (end users), in proper determination of applicable Valex products,
• Produce conceptual sketches and CAD prints/models as needed for internal, supplier, distributor, or customer needs,
• Provide engineering technical assistance to implement and qualify production equipment and methods,
• Develop and/or maintain efficient methods and tools for the quotation of new products and contract fabrication requests,
• Review customer specifications throughout process to ensure Valex has the capability to produce requested product and comply with specifications,
• Conduct meetings between departments, customers, and distributors as required to progress project progress,
• Manage integrated product and contract manufacturing projects from inception to completion,
• Represent the Company at customer sites, trade shows, conventions, conferences, etc. as required,
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to plan and execute strategies for integrated product projects,
• Develop training materials and train Valex employees and distributors on Valex product lines and contract manufacturing capabilities,
• Provide sales team with technical presentations,
• Be the interface between Valex and end customer for purposes of new product development and introduction,
• Other engineering projects as assigned.

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field, 2+ years of applicable experience based on the qualifications above, familiarity with Solidworks and/or AutoCAD, MS Office/Windows, ability to interpret complex mechanical drawings and specifications, have good written and verbal communication skills in English, have excellent interpersonal skills (be a people-person), have a valid driver's license, U.S. Passport (or be willing to get one), and be willing to travel up to 35% of the time. This is a full-time, regular, exempt position with a pay range of $75k/yr to $90K/yr DOE. All new hires will go through pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, criminal/civil background checks, and verification of previous employment and education. Please visit the employment section of our company website at www.valex.com to submit your resume for this position.

Pay:

$75,000.00

• $90,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person