Sales Application Engineer

Continental Group

$90K — $110K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience with VFD, MCC, Switchgear, and Automation & Control.
  • Intermediate experience with AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN.
  • Background in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
  • Significant experience in sales and application engineering.
  • Experience with NetSuite is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with sales to identify and develop business opportunities.
  • Conduct technical presentations and product demos for prospective clients.
  • Assist in writing proposals, bids, and technical documentation.
  • Translate customer requirements into technical specifications for engineering teams.
  • Provide training to sales staff on technical product knowledge.
  • Support clients in developing their scope of work and product selection.
  • Monitor system performance and improve application functionality based on feedback.

Benefits

  • Extended health and dental benefits.
  • RRSP matching plan.
  • Education and training funding opportunities.
  • Social functions with team.
  • Paid time off for personal wellness.
  • Career advancement opportunities within the company.
Full Job Description
What you will be doing:

The Sales Application Engineer serves as a bridge between the customer and the technical team, translating customers' needs into technical specifications that meet the customer's expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the sales team to identify and develop business opportunities.
  • Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations for prospective clients.
  • Assist in writing proposals, bids, and technical documentation.
  • Translate customer requirements into technical specifications for engineering or product development teams, including System Single Line Diagram, Panel General Arrangements, and Preliminary Bill of Materials and Bill of Labors.
  • Provide training to sales staff in technical product knowledge.
  • Support clients in developing scope of work including product selection, installation, commissioning, PLC/HMI programming and control narrative.
  • Monitor and analyze system performance, improving application functionality based on client feedback.


What we need from you:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in high-mix, low-volume VFD, MCC, Switchgear, and Automation & Control.
  • Intermediate AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN user.
  • Experience in a fast-paced high-mix, low-volume manufacturing industry is an asset. In depth understanding of design standardization, configurable for custom products.
  • Significant experience in sales and application engineering.
  • Experience using NetSuite would also be an asset.


Key Attributes:

  • Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, staying organized and consistently meeting deadlines.
  • Attention to detail with ability to "roll-up" the sleeves, while not losing sight of big picture.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Aptitude and enthusiasm for improving business processes.
  • Ability to present (both verbally and in writing) technical information in an organized fashion.
  • Team player with an ability to maintain a positive work environment.


What we will give to you:

  • $90,000 - $110,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.
  • Extended health and dental benefits.
  • RRSP matching plan.
  • Education and training funding opportunities.
  • Social functions with team.
  • Paid time off for personal wellness.
  • Opportunities to move up with your career with Arrow.


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