Sales Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to serve as a Sales Engineer. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years experience in engineered capital equipment, industrial systems, or custom-engineered products. This role blends deep technical expertise with customer-facing leadership, guiding clients through complex, engineered-to-order enclosure and modular building solutions. Key Responsibilities Technical Expertise & Solution Development Serve as the technical authority on mechanical, electrical, and structural systems used in modular buildings and E-Houses. Interpret technical specifications, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, mechanical layouts, and construction documents. Develop engineered solutions aligned with customer requirements, codes, and manufacturing capabilities. Provide recommendations on power distribution, cooling/thermal management, enclosure layout, and integration of equipment. Lead technical review and response for complex RFQs involving engineered capital equipment. Prepare detailed technical proposals, scope documentation, and spec clarifications. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with customer engineering standards. Customer Engagement & Relationship Management Conduct customer meetings, site visits, technical presentations, and design reviews across North America. Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout long capital equipment sales cycles. Build strong relationships with end users, EPC firms, integrators, and contractors. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Sales, Applications Engineering, Product Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams. Ensure solutions are technically feasible, cost-effective, and manufacturable. Support design transfer and project kickoff activities. Support communication with customers throughout a projects, especially as changes arise. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. 10+ years working with engineered products, capital equipment, industrial systems, or modular/packaged solutions. Ability to read/interpret one-lines, schematics, mechanical layouts, and construction drawings. Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, HVAC/cooling, equip integration, or enclosure design. Experience with engineered-to-order (ETO) project environments. Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex technical topics to customers. Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications Experience in data center infrastructure, modular buildings, or enclosure systems. Knowledge of construction practices, MEP coordination, or design-build environments. Experience working with EPC firms or capital equipment procurement cycles. Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus. Onsite in Itasca, IL Regular travel (25–50%) across North America for customer visits, site walks, design reviews, and project evaluations. Collaborative environment across engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams #J-18808-Ljbffr