Sales Engineer

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manage and grow existing customer base by working with customer engineers to provide the best product to meet expectation.

Aggressively develop new customers, new applications and new market segments

Understand application aspects of the products in order to make and effective sales presentation and demonstration aimed at completing the sales process.

Understand product technical specifications, fan fundamentals, and various manufacturing and quality processes for customer design assistance on product selection and function.

Monitor competition activity

Keep current with product changes to maintain knowledge to provide satisfactory customer service.

Continually improve individual technical and business skills attending in-house and third party training.

Work with sales representatives and distributors to generate new sales.

Solve technical product issues from customers over the phone.

Provide customers with fast and efficient telephone support.

Develop and maintain technical document files.

Conduct technical training on products to customers and the sales network.

Assist as directed in the training of newly hired service engineers and other Sanyo associates.

Up to 50% travel

Skills

Sales engineering, bachelors in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering degree

Top Skills Details

Sales engineering,bachelors in electrical engineering,mechanical engineering degree

Additional Skills & Qualifications

SKILLS Must be self managed, computer literate with Microsoft Office applications and have strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. Must be a team player, result-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills. Experience with CAD and ProE software a plus.

Knowledge of fluid mechanics and heat transfer fundamentals preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BSEE or BSME required.

Understanding of basic applications knowledge pertaining to cooling or thermal products.

Valid drivers license.

Must be computer literate, proficient with IBM PC and software (word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, etc.).

Working knowledge of policies and programs that directly affect job responsibilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.me

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree (B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university in engineering. Requires 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Operational computer skill to communicate via email, to operate basic application package software such as CAD, MS-Word MS-Excel, MS-Power point is required.

Simply apply or send your resume to Alex and alethomas @ astoncarter.com if interested.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Torrance, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

health, dental, vision, PTO, sick pay, retirement plan

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Torrance, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.