Sales Engineer – Automation

Lexington, KY, USA

Hybrid

Job Number: 6551

Are you looking for an opportunity where you will refine your skills, tackle exciting challenges, and make a real impact in a dynamic teamwork environment?

As a Sales and Applications Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving customer engagement and delivering innovative automation solutions.

What You’ll Do:

Sales and Customer Engagement:

• Actively seek out and engage with potential customers to understand their needs and propose tailored solutions.

• Conduct on-site visits and virtual meetings to present automation concepts and build strong customer relationships.

• Collaborate directly with customers to address technical challenges and position the company’s offerings effectively.

Proposal and Quotation Development:

• Develop and showcase concepts to customers, highlighting the competitive advantages of the proposals you create.

• Create detailed and accurate quotations, working closely with engineering teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.

Creative Solutions:

• Work with the latest technologies in automation, such as robotics, AMRs, conveyors, and other systems, by researching and generating conceptual solutions for custom automation systems.

• Drive innovation through your creativity and technical expertise.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with sales, engineering, and management teams to ensure seamless alignment between solutions and customer requirements.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align sales efforts with company objectives.

What You’ll Bring:

Educational Background:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, but a passion for automation is what counts. Other backgrounds could be considered.

Experience:

• 5+ years of industry experience leading applications and projects in the automation sector.

• Proven experience in quoting, sales, and customer interaction is required.

Skills You’ll Have:

• 3D CAD Proficiency: Whether it’s Inventor or SolidWorks, you’re comfortable navigating CAD software to create mechanical concepts.

• Simulation Expertise: Experience using software such as SolidWorks, Motosim, RoboDK, Roboguide, etc., is a plus.

• Travel: Willingness to visit customer sites for up to 20% of your time.