If you work at NTS, you’ll want to tell everyone you know about your new role. Why? We might be the coolest company on the planet. And part of that is because we can simulate any condition on earth—and beyond. You read that correctly. We can generate 2.4 million volts of lightning inside the lab. We can simulate earthquakes and hurricane force wind. And oh yeah, we work with NASA to replicate conditions in space. Established in 1961, we’ve been part of every major space program for decades. But that’s not all. We test everything from electromagnetic interference to explosive devices. With this rare level of expertise across numerous laboratories, we serve a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, space, telecom, IoT, automotive, and more. When you work at NTS, you’re working with some of the brightest technical minds in the world—and you get to tell your friends that your work is critical to national security, space exploration, and the next generation of technology-driven products.

NTS in Fullerton seeking an experienced Test Engineer ( Environmental, EMI or Mechanical ) to work in the capacity of Applications/Sales Engineer to provide engineering support to Sales and Operations for the purpose of generating offers to sell to existing and new clients of NTS. To be considered for this position, you must have five (5) years’ experience in laboratory testing related to mechanical and/or environmental and or dynamics/climatics or EMI. This is not a hands-on testing role. You will assist in the day-to-day overall quoting process and assure the quotations are accurate and complete and delivered on time and work closely with customers. You must possess strong people and communications skills and strong customer interfacing abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assists in the day-to-day overall quoting process and assures the quotations are accurate and complete and delivered on time.

• Assists other Application Engineers as may be required.

• Develops and writes quotations for new and existing accounts.

• Optimizes price on quotations by setting the most appropriate strategies for a particular situation with the goal of positioning NTS to win the work.

• Works in cooperation with facility managers, regional sales managers, and customer service agents, toward setting appropriate winning strategies on quotations.

• Answers technical questions from Sales personnel and potential clients.

• Maintains a current awareness of the business objectives, unique strengths/ competitive advantages and current capacity utilization for each type of service provided by focused facilities/markets.

• Maintains current and on-going information regarding the capabilities and business climate of our competitors.

• Develops a keen understanding and on-going awareness of all aspects of the external environment affecting our business. In addition to the competition, this includes the economic and regulatory environments, supplier information, labor market conditions, and the industry/market trends for the various segments we serve and services NTS offers.

• Maintains an in-depth technical knowledge of all NTS services.

• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship (present and future) and able to pass a drug test and DMV and background check

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree preferred; however experience may commensurate for educational requirements

• Must have five (5) years’ experience in the laboratory testing field related to mechanical and/or environmental and or dynamics/climatics and or EMI

• Past program management or supervisory experience is highly desired

• Must be able to sell testing services to prospects using the sale and testing tools from NTS. Strong customer interface skills are a must

• Knowledge of customer service principles, techniques, systems and standards is required

• Experience with costing and quoting for Environmental testing is strongly desired

• Working knowledge of Military and Commercial Specifications is strongly desired

• Needs the ability to develop, plan and implement short and long-range goals

• Needs the ability to work both independently and in a team environment and with limited direction from management

• Must have the ability to make formal presentations and make cold/warm calls on an on-going basis

• Must maintain a good working knowledge of the test methods that are utilized in the industry

• Must have the ability to foster a cooperative work environment

• Must possess the ability to gain a clear understanding of customer requirements, develop complex project solutions involving existing NTS resources

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must have superior time management skills, and committed to meeting deadlines

• Knowledge of customer service principles, techniques, systems and standards

• Needs the ability to develop, plan and implement short and long term goal.

• Must be able to sell testing and engineering services to prospects using the sales and testing tools from NTS

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, with limited direction from management

• Ability to develop and conduct formal presentations and make cold/warm calls on an on-going basis

WORKING CONDITIONS: Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT: It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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