Technical Sales Engineer 2 (M&S) (Primarily On-site)

Company: ENVISION AESC US LLC
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

About Envision AESC US LLCEnvision AESC is a world-leading battery technology company headquartered in Japan and committed to research, development, design, manufacture and sales of high-power batteries for EVs and energy storage batteries. Envision AESC has 4,000 employees and 10 production plants in Japan, the U.S., the U.K., China and France. For the past 12 years, Envision AESC has produced high-performance, extended range batteries for more than 650,000 electric vehicles in 44 countries, achieving a record of "zero critical battery malfunction." In June 2021, Envision AESC was again named on the "Global Tier 1 Battery Companies" list by Benchmark, a leading U.K.-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organization.Envision AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency. Its teams work with strategic partners to continuously improve the company's global leadership in product development, quality and sustainable processes. Find out more at envision-aesc.com/usWe are currently seeking candidates to fill a Technical Sales Engineer role to support our North America operations.Job SummaryEnvision AESC- is looking for an outgoing and highly motivated, Technical Sales Engineer to join our growing team in the Smyrna, TN. As the customer-facing point of contact for the Technical Office, this person will bring in the customer's requirements as inputs for formal RFQ & RFI proposals. They will support the review & response of technical design reports, and the analysis of drive profiles used in estimating cycle life for warranty.In addition to supporting customer requests, at times there will be hands-on work with prototypes, to learn what it takes to deliver leading-edge energy storage solutions in the Electric Vehicle, Consumer, and Industrial markets. The environment is fast-paced and requires the application of critical thinking in demanding situations.Job FunctionsRespond to new customer inquiries by qualifying, evaluation, and entering into Salesforce.Organize and Manage responses to customer requests for information (RFIs) & quotation (RFQs)Organize and Manage responses about the integration & utilization of Envision products in the various marketsUse physics-based models of battery systems to analyze customer use cases Operate within a cross functional team, understand the needs and requirements of internal stakeholders in addition to our external customersSupport the analysis of customer use cases to support warranty estimatesContribute to a collective database of product requirements, and advise on product roadmapCollaborate with cross-functional engineering teams including for comprehensive customer supportUnderstand the testing required to verify and validate battery products at a high levelSupport the definition and allocation of requirements for systems engineering, firmware, hardware, test requirements and verification methodsGather and track market information on potential customer information and updates, competitor landscape, and regulations applicable to the businessOther duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsExperienceA minimum of 5 years overall engineering experienceA minimum of 3 years of enterprise sales experience in the Electric Vehicle (EV) / Lithium-Ion (LI) / Renewable / Power Electronics industry in the commercial, institutional and/or industrial markets. Background in supporting a highly technical automotive-related manufacturing environment especially a Tier-1 supplier is highly preferred.Experience with Customer &/or Account managementStrong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems Excellent communication skills, with a team-oriented attitudeAbility to work in a dynamic start-up environment where initiative and ownership is a mustExcellent organizational skills, attention-to-detail, and multi-tasking capabilityMinimum Qualifications - EducationBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Materials, or similar; Master's degree preferredComputer Skills and Required Software Experience Working knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products. Excellent Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce Experience with using models of physical systems in general, MATLAB/Simulink preferredBenefitsWorking in a great team environmentHighly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environmentMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHSA and Flexible Spending Accounts401K with company match plus annual retirement contributionLife Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available) Paid Vacation, PTO and 14 Paid HolidaysShort term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid).Tuition reimbursement Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Sitting, standing, and walking.Lifting of objects up to 25 pounds, bending, and stooping.Additional hours and weekends as necessary.Keyboarding, typing.Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy.Working ConditionsAbility to work multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others.Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.Ability to travel up to 20%.Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.Equal Opportunity EmployerAll of us at Envision AESC - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.For more information, visit http://www.envision-aesc.com. Envision AESC invests $2 billion for 30GWh electric battery gigafactory, creating 2,000 jobsEnvision AESC's Investment in 30GWh Kentucky Gigafactory Creates 2,000 New Jobs and Solidifies the Commonwealth as Electric Vehicle Battery Capital of U.S.Envision AESC, a world-leading Japanese electric vehicle battery technology company, along with Gov. Beshear, announced on April 14, 2022 its $2 billion investment to build a new, state-of-the-art gigafactory in the Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green, Warren County. The 30GWh plant will create 2,000 skilled jobs in the region, producing battery cells and modules to power the next generation EVs. To learn more, see the full release."Envision is a company with a tremendous track record for success," said Gov. Beshear. "They've been producing high-performance, extended-range batteries for 12 years. They are not new to this and they currently power over 650,000 vehicles operating in 44 counties. In that time, Envision has achieved a record of zero critical battery malfunctions."

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