Technical Specialist Hot Runner Systems

Principle Responsibilities

• Travel to customer locations both domestic and international to support PCS hot runner products.


• Support the sales and service of PCS hot runner products.


• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with customers and PCS associates.


• Ensures that customers are well satisfied with PCS hot runner products and services.


• Resolves customer requests, complaints, and problems.


• Provide technical support and training at customer site during startup of new hot runner systems.


• Perform rework, modifications, repairs or installation of hot runner systems at customers facility.


• Obtains customer feedback and continually work to improve products and services.


• Assist with sales presentations to prospective hot runner customers.


• Keeps management informed of significant problems through appropriate processes.


• Utilizes formal account tracking software to record activity at accounts (Salesforce).


• Work closely with Field Sales, Inside Sales, Customer Service and Marketing departments.


• Remain knowledgeable and up-to-date on changes, developments and new products from hot runner competition.


• Follow all safety procedures and policies established both at the customer and PCS locations.


• Comply with PCS Team Member Handbook


• Joins industry associations and maintains an active role as required and approved by management.


• Attends meetings and industry specific trade shows as required.


• Completes special projects and assists territory personnel as needed.


• 50% monthly travel required (minimal)

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Excellent communication skills are required, both written and oral.


• Time management and follow-up skills.


• Ability to identify potential safety hazards.


• Ability to evaluate mold flow analysis


• Technically strong in the areas of hot runner assembly, repair, troubleshooting along with injection molding process optimization.


• Working knowledge of CAD and mold flow software.


• Able to use Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.


• Knowledge of company products for the injection molding industry.


• Knowledge of sales and marketing techniques and principles.

Education/Certification

• College degree, technical training, or equivalent work experience. 


• Valid driver’s license.


• Valid passport.

Work Experience

Previous related experience with a proven track record, (3-5 years) of technical exposure to hot runner products in the injection molding and mold making industries. 

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