Applications Quoting Sales Engineer

Job Description

ABRISA TECHNOLOGIES ( ) designs, manufactures, and distributes precision optical coating solutions and custom fabricated glass optical products via two divisions: Abrisa Industrial Glass, located in Santa Paula, CA and ZC&R Coatings for Optics located in Torrance, CA. Both companies are in the Los Angeles metropolitan area with 125,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing floor space and approximately 150 employees.

We are currently seeking an Applications Quoting Sales Engineer-- ((MFG Material Process Engr.)) to join the team in Santa Paula, CA. We offer a competitive Hourly wage $28-$30 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc.

Reports To: General Manager

Purpose: Act as a technical and sales interface and resource to customers and other departments within the company.

Essential Duties and Functions: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by supervisor.

• Serving as a general point of contact between company and assigned customers and prospects.
• Understanding detailed customer applications and identifying glass fabrication solutions.
• Generating sales quotations along with supporting technical and costing documentation.
• Providing production with designs and documentation as needed.
• Assisting production with analysis and recommending design adjustments.
• Reviewing and proscribing changes to router packets for work orders conveying any customer furnished or other necessary information to provide for complete work instructions.
• Assisting the quality department with difficult or abnormal inspect process development.
• Assisting as a source of technical knowledge regarding glass fabrication and related information.
• Experience in dealing with customers on a technical level.

Responsibilities-Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand technical specifications and to communicate regarding these with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Analytical skills to accurately translate customers’ needs into products and industry trends.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and to execute effectively and achieve results.
• Macola ERP, Salesforce experience preferred, but not required.

Travel: Occasional overnight travel is expected for trade show or customer visits.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, or one of the Engineering disciplines. In some cases, extensive experience can be substituted for formal education.
• 2-3 years of experience, preferably in glass or optical field.

Licenses and Certifications Required: None

Work Authorization: Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements of this position, all candidates must be presently classified as a “US Person" which includes: a United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).

AAP/EEO Statement: Abrisa Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Work Environment:

• The worker is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• PPE requirements: Steel-toed shoes and safety glasses required when on production floor as a minimum. Other PPE may be required depending on area and specific functions.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person