An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Waterjet systems business unit in the position of Technical Sales Support Engineer. In this role you will be a part of a dynamic, multinational team of engineers working together to design, manufacture, sell and deliver waterjets of world class performance.
In addition to providing technical sales support, the team also consists of engineering to order and contract management. Together we are responsible for all waterjet projects, and work is done in close cooperation between the team members as well as sales and other departments. We ensure a positive customer experience by offering and delivering the right product, on time and according to budget.
Key accountabilities
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As Technical Sales Support Engineer you are responsible for developing technically and commercially complete offers to customers. This includes selecting the optimum type of waterjet, making related performance predictions, configuring a technical scope of supply, calculating costs and creating the commercial offer. This work is done with help of several computerized sales tools, and the work also involves development of the same. Support of the sales work is critically important within the team and in different phases of a project, you will have daily international contact with our regional sales team, yards, designers, and operators of waterjets.
The work requires a high degree of accuracy and an analytical approach to finding solutions. A flexible mindset and being able to easily adapt to new situations will help, due to the variety of work and continuously changing requirements. Marketing, conferences, seminars and participation at trade shows may also be part of the duties, meaning travelling is a natural part of the position.
What we can offer
A very stimulating position with a wide range of challenging work tasks in an international environment and in multidisciplinary team collaborations. You will have the opportunity to work with unique products for the world-leading supplier of maritime solutions and to make a real difference and develop on a technical, commercial, and personal level. We can offer flexible working hours and the option to work partly remote based on your work tasks.
Work location
Kristinehamn, Sweden or Kokkola, Finland
Qualifications and experience
To succeed in this position, you will ideally have a bachelor’s degree in engineering (or relevant technical education and/or experience from similar work as well as project work. You should enjoy being part of a team working together.
Regular communication with both international customers and colleagues is a big part of this role, therefore a high level of both oral and written English is necessary. Fluency in additional languages is advantageous.
Since we are a company working with customers in the Naval segment, this employment is security classified and questions related to citizenship will be part of the selection process.
Sound interesting? Apply today!
For this position we work with personality and ability tests, which may be sent to you if you proceed in the process. Interviews may start during the application period as we wish to fill this position as soon as possible.
Last day to apply 2023-08-27
Point of contact
Ilkka Mäki, Director Projects, Waterjet Systems
Illka.maki@km.kongsberg.com, +358 40 353 3635
Georgina Fielding, HR Specialist
georgina.fielding@km.kongsberg.com, +46 76 894 5592
Kongsberg Maritime, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global marine technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including: merchant, offshore, subsea and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 34 countries. Kongsberg Maritime is part of KONGSBERG, an international, knowledge-based group delivering high-technology systems and solutions to clients within the oil and gas industry, merchant marine, defence and aerospace
Propulsion & Engines, a division in Kongsberg Maritime, offers a complete set of propulsion products, from small to large main Thrusters, Propellers, Rudders as well as auxiliary propulsion with both retractable Thrusters and Tunnel Thrusters. These products are applicable to most vessel types in the Offshore, Merchant and Naval markets. Many of these products come in both mechanical and electrical variants. For faster vessels, we provide a wide range of aluminum and steel Waterjets for both Naval and Commercial applications. For Engines, we provide traditional diesel engines and highly efficient and environmentally friendly pure gas engines. The products are based on world-class competence and state of the art internal hydrodynamic capabilities.
At Kongsberg, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.
WORLD CLASS – through people, technology and dedication
