Technical Sales Engineer (Robotics & Automation)

As a Technical Sales Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing innovative automation solutions tailored to customer needs. You’ll combine your technical expertise, creativity, and customer-focused approach to develop concepts that solve complex manufacturing challenges.

You’ll work with cutting-edge automation technologies, including robotics, AMRs, conveyors, and custom automated systems, while collaborating with customers, sales, engineering, and management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to understand their applications, challenges, and automation requirements.
• Develop conceptual solutions for custom automation systems using robotics, AMRs, conveyors, and other automation technologies.
• Create and present automation concepts and proposals, clearly communicating the value and competitive advantages of each solution.
• Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, and management teams to ensure proposed solutions align with customer requirements and project objectives.
• Support the quoting process by developing feasible concepts, determining equipment requirements, and assisting with project costs.
• Research new technologies and automation approaches to identify innovative solutions for customer applications.
• Participate in customer presentations, site visits, and technical discussions throughout the sales and project-development process.
• Continue expanding your technical expertise through hands-on experience and industry-led training.

Qualifications

• Experience with quoting, sales support, and direct customer interaction is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; related degree or equivalent experience will be considered
• Strong 3D CAD proficiency with software such as Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Experience developing mechanical concepts and layouts using 3D CAD software.
• Experience with simulation software such as SolidWorks Simulation, MotoSim, RoboDK, RoboGuide, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical customers.
• A creative, problem-solving mindset and genuine interest in automation technology.

Travel

• Up to 20% travel, primarily for customer visits, presentations, site evaluations, and project-related activities.

Why Join Us?

This is more than an applications role—you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of custom automation projects, interact directly with customers, and help bring innovative concepts from initial idea to reality.

You’ll also have opportunities for technical training, professional development, and exposure to the latest automation technologies, allowing you to continually expand your expertise and advance your career.