Now Hiring - Stiles Machinery - Applications Engineer I - Finishing and Sanding Focus in High Point, NC

Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for more than 50 years. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities, and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles builds solutions around our customer’s needs.

We offer expertise in manufacturing a range of materials, including wood, plastics, composites, carbon fiber, glass, stone, and nonferrous metals. Our innovative concepts, new technologies, and outstanding service extend to aerospace, transportation, alternative energy, architecture and structural elements, furniture, retail fixtures, and other industries.

Stiles is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Interested in joining the Stiles team? We offer our team members a generous benefit package, an opportunity for career advancement, and support in your career every step of the way!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate with Sales/Product teams to understand customer requirements to prepare for superior product demonstrations that meet the needs of customers visiting our facility as part of a sales (or potential sales) initiative.
• Review functionality of machinery in preparation for customer demonstrations. This review includes all operating components of the machine and materials required to guarantee a professional and well-organized presentation of equipment.
• Responsible for the post-demonstration activities, which include clean-up of machinery, workspace, materials, showroom, returning samples to the customer, and other related items / activities.
• Assist with the layout of the showroom and its contents, including the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of the machines. This may include the set-up, installation, de-installation, and maintenance of the equipment.
• Responsible for documenting all notes of the demonstration, which includes a summary of the machines and materials used, customer requests / feedback, etc.
• Assist in Web-Based demonstrations of machinery software
• Special projects as requested by manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of woodworking finishing and sanding machinery
• Minimum 1 – 2 years sales or technical experience, woodworking/panel processing machinery preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD / CAD systems
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Strong mechanical aptitude skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Exceptionally strong customer service skills
• Self-starter and self-reliant
• Excellent problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical office and showroom environment

Starting Salary Range: $48,000-$50,000

Preferred