Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer

Required Skills & Experience:

6+ years of experience in a technical sales or field sales engineering role supporting electromechanical, mechatronic, or industrial automation products

Technical background in mechatronics or a related discipline (electronics, mechanical engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience with products that combine mechanical and electronic components)

Experience working with or selling into environments that use PLCs, CNC systems, servo drives, or closed-loop feedback architectures

Background supporting OEM customers in robotics, industrial automation, machine tools, material handling, AGV, or AMR applications

Proven ability to generate new business, develop customer relationships, and build a sales pipeline from the ground up

Experience engaging multiple stakeholder groups including engineering, procurement, and business decision makers

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical product capabilities into business value for customers

Self-directed, proactive, and hunter-oriented mindset comfortable owning a full US territory

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

Familiarity with encoder technologies, including absolute and incremental feedback systems

Experience troubleshooting signal quality issues, environmental interference, or electromagnetic compatibility challenges

Prior experience at companies such as Heidenhain, ABB, or similar motion control / industrial automation manufacturers

Existing relationships within the Northeast US industrial customer base

Experience advising customers on product integration, mounting requirements, and system compatibility

Multilingual or experience working with international teams across time zones

Job Description:

The ideal candidate is a technically credible, commercially driven sales professional who thrives in a field-facing, customer-first environment. This individual will join a specialized sales team and take full ownership of the US market, responsible for growing revenue by identifying new opportunities, developing relationships with OEM and end-user customers, and positioning the company's motion control and sensing product portfolio. While the team will provide thorough product training particularly around encoder technologies the candidate must arrive with a strong foundation in electromechanical or mechatronic products and a demonstrated ability to sell complex technical solutions. This role is critical to expanding the company's commercial footprint in North America and will require close collaboration with internal engineering and sales colleagues, including a European-based team.