LVD North America · 4 hours ago
Product Application Specialist - Press Brake
Akron, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelLVD North America is a family-oriented company located in Akron, NY, seeking a Press Brake Applications Specialist. This role involves bridging engineering expertise with customer engagement, providing technical training, support, and collaboration on product development to drive customer satisfaction and sales growth.
Machinery
Responsibilities
Develop in-depth knowledge of LVD’s press brake systems, automation, and offline programming software
Provide technical training and guidance to customers, sales representatives, and internal teams
Conduct in-person and virtual training sessions on machine setup, operation, and software programming
Provide ongoing technical support to ensure customer success
Support sales teams during customer visits, providing product presentations, live demonstrations, and developing tailored proposals
Conduct time studies, part evaluations, and develop sample parts to illustrate product capabilities
Lead customer demonstrations at the Akron Experience Center and on-site at customer facilities
Represent LVD at trade shows, exhibits, and sales meetings
Gather customer feedback to recommend product improvements and identify new opportunities
Analyse competitor offerings to enhance market positioning, providing feature/benefit analysis to strengthen market positioning
Build strong relationships with North American sales representatives
Travel with sales teams to provide on-site technical expertise and support, up to 25% of the time
Maintain accurate records in Salesforce (CRM), including pricing and customer data
Prepare reports and communicate customer requirements to engineering and order entry
Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field
Hands-on experience with press brakes: setup, programming, and operation
Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication or metal forming processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CNC programming, and CAD/CAM tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Strong mechanical aptitude
Proven ability to support sales and deliver customer-focused solutions
Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work across departments including sales, engineering, and marketing
Domestic and occasional international travel availability
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong presentation and public speaking abilities
Customer-oriented mindset
Collaborative team player
Analytical and solution-focused
Adaptable and proactive
Relationship builder
Willingness to travel and engage in dynamic environments
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Life insurance for employees / dependents
Short and long term disability coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) savings plan with company match and profit share
Paid time off and holidays
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities for career advancement
Company
LVD North America
LVD North America is the trade name for the Sales & Service division of Strippit, Inc., part of the LVD Group, a leading manufacturer of a comprehensive range of precision sheet metal/plate working machine tools and software solutions, including laser cutting systems, punch presses, press brakes, guillotine shears and automation systems, integrated and supported by its CADMAN® PC-based Windows® compatible software.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase