Intern, Sales Engineer

Purpose of the position

Kalmar keeps global trade moving. Our innovative solutions contribute to every fourth container movement in the world and help transform the future of cargo handling. We believe in collaboration, delivering on our promises and that people make the difference.

Who is Kalmar?
⮚ Kalmar is the industry forerunner in port automation and energy efficient cargo-handling- unique in its ability to enable seamless integration of different terminal processes.
⮚ Kalmar is the world’s leading manufacturer of terminal tractors- Kalmar Ottawa has built over 80,000 terminal tractors/yard trucks and the majority of them are still in use today.
⮚ One in every Four container moves around the globe is handled by a Kalmar solution
⮚ Cargotec recently invested $22 mil EUROS into the Ottawa, KS manufacturing facility to increase manufacturing capabilities of the current Terminal Tractor line and bring an Electric Terminal Tractor to market- Now is the time to join our team if you are interested in opportunities for growth and advancement.
⮚ Kalmar is 2022 recipient of the Best of Ottawa- Manufacturing Award!

What makes Kalmar GREAT:
✔ Kalmar’s commitment to sustainability- Our sustainability focus areas are: people & society, environment and governance.
✔ Kalmar believes in collaboration, delivering on our promise and that people make the future.
✔ Team members can expect to be appreciated, respected and highly valued.      

Making your next move count

Based in Ottawa, KS, our interns gain experience while providing technical and process improvement support for the Order Management Team. The role is a technical interface with Product and Sales Management team, Americas region Front Line Sales, and Americas assembly facilities in early phases of a customer order.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Help sales companies create accurate Terminal Tractor specifications; recommend options or configurations for improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs, or increased standardization
• Help sales companies match terminal tractor configurations to customers’ needs, performance specifications, and regulatory requirements. Answer questions about price, availability, and application
• Review sales orders to ensure clarity in specification, delivery, and financial details. Identify potential supply chain disruptions early in the order process to minimize risk to revenue and late deliveries. 
• Facilitate effective handover to order administration team with minimal rework of orders; support accurate and timely order revisions when the need arises
• Collaborate with sales companies to determine what modifications to the standard terminal tractor offering are required to meet customer needs
• Analyze sales order statistics and present conclusions to terminal tractor leadership team to drive business decisions
   

What you’ll need to succeed

• College student (Junior or higher) majoring in Engineering or Business fields
• Evidence of initiative, proactive problem-solving, and process orientation required
• Preference given to candidates with previous work or classroom experience in similar tasks or manufacturing industry
• Preference given to candidates possessing above-average spreadsheet and mathematical capabilities.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in Google software suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs, Forms, Gmail, etc)

You will be part of

✔ Kalmar is part of a global organization- We have a very talented and diverse workforce focused on equity & inclusion.
✔ We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference. 
✔ We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge. 
✔ We succeed because we do it together. 
✔ With us, you will have the opportunity to realize your potential and become an important member of our global team.
 

Interested to join?

Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!

Other information
We are offering you a 10-12 week Summer Internship in an international leading company with solid values and a strong will to succeed.
Excellent opportunities to gain real world experience and insight into an automotive OEM’s engineering processes.
Location - On site in Ottawa, KS- Housing Available!