Careers within the MTL Group of companies
MTL Instruments, a division of Cooper Crouse-Hinds, is a world leader in the development and supply of system infrastructure products and protection equipment to the Process Industries. Cooper Crouse-Hinds is one of eight divisions within Cooper Industries' powerhouse. Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer of electrical products and tools and hardware with 2008 revenues of $6.5 billion, approximately 88 percent of which are from electrical products.
Cooper Industries origins extend back more than 175 years to a small iron foundry in Mount Vernon, Ohio, started by brothers Charles and Elias Cooper in 1833.
Today, the technical skills, innovative thinking and the tireless dedication of the Company's employees around the world are among Cooper's greatest assets. We understand the relationship between individual performance, customer satisfaction and Cooper's ultimate success. From engineering and manufacturing to sales and distribution, Cooper employees take pride in our reputation for quality and service. We work hard every day to keep Cooper brands at the top of their market. As we go about our jobs every day, Cooper employees recognize that our most important responsibility is to add value for shareholders.
As a recognized employer of choice, Cooper recruits and retains talented employees who are interested in making a long-term commitment to an organization that continually invests in the latest manufacturing techniques, new technology, and state-of-the-art equipment as well as its employees.
The MTL Instruments Group, headquartered in Luton, England, with sales offices and manufacturing operations located globally, is recognised as a world leader in the development and supply of intrinsic safety explosion protection devices; fieldbus and industrial networks; lightning and surge protection and gas analysis equipment. Many of the worlds safety-critical processes are monitored, controlled or protected by MTL products and the Group is distinguished by its global network of sales and support centres and by its acknowledged position as thought leader in this high technology marketplace.
At MTL we believe a diverse workforce will encourage an innovative and creative environment and help ensure that all employees can realize their potential. In addition, a workforce that reflects the community at large and the wide diversity of our customers can help the Company understand and reflect the needs of those customers. We have opportunities for talented individuals with high career aspirations who want to be part of our future and growth.
| Position: | Marketing Director |
| Location: | Luton, UK |
| Role Description: |
MTL’s Marketing Director will have responsibility for the development and delivery of the global marketing strategies for the group, with an emphasis on enhancing the strategic planning capability for new product development, delivering product concepts, iterations and improvements that will enhance our client’s competitive position across worldwide markets Key areas of focus will include the definition and delivery of channel strategy, product positioning, design, launch strategy, and pricing. The successful applicant will have an analytical and pragmatic approach, with excellent project implementation skills. Applicants should be professionally qualified with product management experience ideally gained in a high technology electrical / electronics business, and the proven ability to challenge and lead skilful Product Management and Marketing teams to deliver new business targets and continued growth. |
| Position: | Product Manager |
| Location: | Luton, UK |
| Role Description: |
We are looking to appoint an experienced high calibre Product Manager who will manage a product family to deliver targeted results for the business within a given budget on an expanding and competitive portfolio. The Product Manager will act as a product portfolio champion and drive the business commercially and, with the team, technically. Backed by a degree in electronic engineering or equivalent, you will have proven to be a highly competent marketeer in the process automation sector and possess excellent interpersonal skills. With strong commercial and risk awareness, you will be ‘on time delivery’ focused, and be driven by the desire to succeed with strong quality and ‘value for money’ ethic. An excellent planner with entrepreneurial spirit you will have an excellent awareness of attention to detail and be competent in the use of data to produce a winning argument and differentiate against competitor products. |
| Position: | Technical Support Specialist |
| Location: | Chennai, India |
| Role Description: |
The Technical Support Specialist will be responsible for the provision of technical support and product training to Customers, Account Managers, Inside Sales Coordinators, Representatives & Distributors, EPCs, MICCs etc, as well as producing formal technical/commercial quotations in response to enquiries received from Customers, Reps & Distributors. In addition the Technical Support Specialist will support the sales team through information gathering on market trends, and competitor activity, assisting in the production and implementation of mailshots, seminars, presentations and exhibitions as required from a technical perspective, and assisting with other Sales related activity and reporting at the request of the Manager in order to win/retain business. The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in a technical support position, with specific product & industry application knowledge (ideally within MTL’s current product portfolio and industry sector). Candidates must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Business Packages/CRM systems is essential, and ideally they will have experience working within an SAP environment. We are looking for a self starter who is confident in their technical ability, and is able to prioritize their workload to ensure that deadlines are met and customers are satisfied.
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| Position: | Regional Account Manager – UK North East |
| Location: | UK |
| Role Description: | The Regional Account Manager will have Sales Revenue and Net Profit accountability for the Region, achieved through retaining and winning new customers, reliability and accuracy of penetration forecasting and leveraging the product mix / B to Y Revenue. The key responsibilities for the position will be:
The ideal candidate will have a BS Degree in a related subject (Electronics/Electrical). Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years experience in a sales position, with a proven track record in managing Key Account relationships, preferably within the Petroleum Refining, petrochemical, Oil/Gas Production, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, power generation/Distribution, water, waste industries etc. The successful applicant will prove themselves to be an exceptional communicator, and negotiator, demonstrating confidence, credibility and passion as well as excellent relationship building skills. |
| Position: | Instrument Technician |
| Location: | Luton, UK |
| Role Description: |
The Instrument Technician will be responsible for the repair, test and calibration of manufactured gas analyzers in the Hitech gas business unit, based in Luton, UK.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a test and repair position in a similar industry, preferably with a technical vocational qualification and skills biased towards electronics. The successful applicant will be trained to run inert, flammable and toxic gasses to test and calibrate instruments. A sound technical knowledge of process control will be a distinct advantage. Applicants must be computer literate and be a team player. |