Sales Engineer

Advance Your Technical Sales Career with Premier Automation!

Join us as a Sales Engineer and serve as a trusted advisor to our customers—analyzing their needs, recommending solutions, and collaborating with our engineering teams to deliver high-quality automation systems.

Premier Automation, based in Monroeville, PA, provides custom automation and control solutions for industrial customers across a wide range of industries. We’re looking for a technically savvy professional who enjoys solving complex problems, building strong relationships, and representing a growing company in the field. With a culture of innovation, mentorship, and collaboration, Premier Automation is the ideal place to grow your career in technical sales.

Our Benefits Package: Invested in Your Success

We believe in taking care of our team. Here’s how we do it:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with 100% company-paid deductible


• Dental and vision insurance


• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting


• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage


• Paid time off (PTO), 10 paid company holidays, and paid sick leave


• Parental leave for growing families


• Company-paid vehicle allowance to support regional travel


• Education assistance for ongoing professional development


• $1,000 employee referral bonuses


• Employee wellness programs and flexible work arrangements

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Job Details and Perks for a Sales Engineer:

• Job Type: Full-time, salaried position (non-commission)


• Schedule: Monday–Friday with flexibility to accommodate travel and customer schedules


• Location: Reports to our Monroeville, PA office, with regular travel throughout the tri-state and greater Northeast region. Most travel will be day trips, with overnight stays expected around 10–15%


• Interview Process: Virtual interview, reference check, and on-site interview with facility tour


• Team Collaboration: Work alongside engineering, project management, and customer support teams to ensure accurate and efficient delivery of solutions


• Culture & Career Growth: Join a collaborative, forward-thinking company that values knowledge-sharing and employee development


• Hands-On Exposure: Gain experience across both the technical and commercial sides of the business, with direct access to customer systems

Key Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you will

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts by building strong, long-term relationships


• Analyze customer requirements and recommend tailored automation and engineering solutions


• Prepare technical proposals and detailed quotations that align with customer needs


• Provide both pre-sales and post-sales technical support, including follow-up and troubleshooting


• Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams to ensure seamless design, quoting, and implementation of solutions


• Visit customer sites regularly to understand needs, verify design requirements, and strengthen partnerships


• Participate in industry conferences, trainings, and trade shows to expand product knowledge and promote company capabilities

Experience and Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering—or equivalent technical experience


• 2–5 years of experience in technical sales, systems integration, or automation engineering


• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, and/or robotics


• Ability to develop technical proposals and confidently explain engineering solutions to customers


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; capable of building rapport with engineers, operators, and executive-level decision-makers


• Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office tools


• Comfortable visiting customer facilities and participating in field-based work (travel up to 40%)

Authorization to Work Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company is not able to provide sponsorship for employment visas.

If you’re excited about solving technical problems, developing long-term customer relationships, and collaborating with a talented team to deliver innovative automation solutions—this role is for you. Apply today to join Premier Automation and make a lasting impact in a growing industry.

Employment is conditional on passing a background check and drug screening, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

At Premier Automation, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team and our inclusive culture that respects, values, and embraces the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.