Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer

Join our dynamic team as a Sales Engineer, where you will work closely with existing team members to manage in-house accounts and foster relationships with OEMs and manufacturing clients. This role involves following up with leads from trade shows and industry events, providing quotes, recommending products, and addressing technical inquiries. Strong communication skills and an organized approach are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the existing team to manage day-to-day communication with assigned in-house accounts.
• Follow up with leads generated from trade shows and industry events through email, text, and calls.
• Support quoting processes, product recommendations, and address technical questions.
• Maintain proactive communication and follow-ups with accounts.
• Expand and support the growing customer base in refrigeration, HVAC-R, and electronics.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering fields.
• 1-3 years of experience in the engineering field.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• Experience with engineering, sales engineering, troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in handling inbound and outbound calls and participating in trade shows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in refrigeration, HVAC-R components, or industrial equipment is a plus.
• Experience with HVAC systems, equipment, and thermostats is preferred.
• Sales mindset with an engineering background to handle technical questions on refrigeration systems.
• Good teamwork ethic.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Schaumburg, IL.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg, IL.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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.