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JULY 2022 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 91 Career Opportunities Sales Technical Engineer ALTIX, a French company, designs, manufac- tures, markets and services exposure equip- ment for the printed circuit board, flexible circuit, metal etching, touch panel and other industries. The U.S. subsidiary, focused on the sale and service of Altix equipment in North America, is looking for a sales technical engineer to support their growth. Responsibilities • Promote Altix's products by visiting customers • Serve as a technical lead & product expert to provide technical recommendations to customers • Gather on-the-ground market intelligence through customer contact • Ensure sustainable growth in sales, profits, and market presence • Develop new business and achieve targets for market penetration, sales and profit • Manage sales partners Skills & Qualifications • Minimum 2 to 5 years' experience in sales for capital equipment in the PCB market or related industries • Business development and marketing background preferred • 5+ years' North American business leadership experience in related field • Strong leadership, decision-making and communication skills. • Proficiency in standard computer software applications such as Microsoft Office • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Willingness to travel within the US, Canada and to France for training Email contact: sylvain.dromaint@altix.us Director of Operations State College, PA Chemcut Corp., a world leader in wet process- ing equipment for the manufacture of printed cir- cuit boards and chemical etching of various metals, is seeking a Director of Operations. Objectives of the Role: • Collaborate with the CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring needs. • Oversee manufacturing operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture ensuring team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met. • Directly oversee manufacturing operations, production planning, purchasing, maintenance & customer service (product support) and partner with the CEO and controller on sales management to budget for sufficient investment capital to achieve growth targets. • Aggressively manage capital investment and expenses to ensure the company achieves investor targets relative to growth and profitability. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related fields • 5+ years' experience in leadership positions • Leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity • Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues • A solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics • Ability to diagnose problems quickly and have foresight into potential issues Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree in business or related field • International business experience To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@chemcut.net