Technical Applications & Customer Support Representative

Technical Applications & Customer Support Representative – Exempt (Salaried)

Location: Minneapolis–St. Paul Metro Area (Onsite)

Travel: ~30% within North America, occasional travel to Germany

About the Company

With a steadily growing US market presence and increasing demand, an established German engineering and manufacturing organization is building a small, highly collaborative team that values initiative, ownership, and practical problem-solving.

The company develops specialized laboratory and industrial testing systems used in aerosol research, particle measurement, and air filtration performance validation. Its customers include organizations in HVAC, cleanroom technology, pharmaceutical and biotech laboratories, medical device manufacturing, environmental testing and many more! Qualified candidates selected for next-step discussions will receive full details regarding the company.

About the Role

It is a highly hands-on, versatile position in a lean organization where you will wear multiple hats and grow with the business.

You will support customers in understanding and applying technically sophisticated testing systems - helping them select the right configuration, answering application-related questions, coordinating with German engineering teams when deeper expertise is required, and ensuring smooth order processing from inquiry to delivery.

You do not need to come in as a subject-matter expert. What matters most is:

• Technical curiosity and willingness to learn
• Comfort working with laboratory or measurement-based equipment
• Strong communication skills
• Motivation to take ownership in a growing organization

You will work directly with US leadership and collaborate closely with German engineering teams. As the U.S. market continues to expand, this role offers increasing responsibility and long-term development potential.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Applications Support

• Review customer requirements and recommend appropriate laboratory/testing systems
• Support equipment configuration and application discussions
• Interpret measurement data and provide technical guidance
• Coordinate complex technical inquiries with German engineering teams

Customer & Sales Support

• Maintain and develop long-term customer relationships
• Support quotation preparation and order coordination
• Participate in selected industry conferences and technical trade shows
• Contribute to business development initiatives

Order & Operations Coordination

• Manage order workflow from inquiry through delivery
• Ensure timely processing and quality standards
• Support CRM documentation and internal reporting processes

What The Company is Looking For

• Experience in customer service, sales, technical support, or other customer-facing technical roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Ability to understand technical documentation and measurement processes
• Structured, self-organized working style and comfort operating in a lean, growing organization
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build long-term customer relationships
• Proficiency with standard office and CRM systems

Preferred (but not required) experience includes filtration technology, aerosol science, HVAC testing, laboratory instrumentation, international collaboration, or German language skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base approx.$70,000 – $80,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience
• Performance-based incentive component aligned with business development and company performance
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Health benefit support program
• 25 days PTO, increasing with tenure
• Business travel reimbursement
• Comprehensive onboarding, including technical training at the company’s HQ in Germany