Schindler Elevator Corporation

Sales Engineer MOD (Large Projects)

Schindler Elevator Corporation$82K — $100K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in the elevator industry preferred.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical engineering understanding, particularly layouts.
  • Proficiency in analytical skills including data mining and problem analysis; strong Excel usage required.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills essential.
  • Familiarity with Schindler products and configurators such as CADRE and Camos is advantageous.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely and professional sales engineering for large projects, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
  • Conduct bid reviews and analyses to assess strategic importance and win probability.
  • Support engagement with clients by preparing budget quotes and customized cost calculations.
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure proper execution of bids and development of engineered solutions.
  • Develop project schedules that adhere to delivery timelines.
  • Lead cross-functional kick-off meetings to communicate project complexities and risks.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on project challenges to foster continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Fully vested 401k match up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans effective from the first day of hire.
  • Three weeks of vacation, increasing with tenure, plus seven sick days and three floating holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement available after six months of service.
  • Paid parental leave covering 100% base pay for six weeks after childbirth or adoption.
  • Various professional development opportunities to enhance growth.
Full Job Description
Location: Morristown, NJ, United States
Job ID: 90871


Sales Engineer MOD (Large Projects)

Your main responsibilities

Provide timely and professional sales engineering for large-scale project configurations, ensuring compliance with customer specifications at a competitive cost. Leverage disciplined value engineering to optimize project pricing and increase bid success rates.

Bid document review and analysis: 10%
  • Conduct project bid reviews and analyses to support Sales Managers and FO in evaluating strategic importance and probability of win.
  • Assess opportunities based on initial project evaluations, including drawings and layouts, specification requirements, market intelligence, and competitive landscape.

Support client engagement, bid preparation and submission: 70%
  • Support Sales Managers and FO in client engagement, including preparation of budgetary quotations, technical configurations, traffic analysis, and customized cost calculations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth execution of the bid process, including development of non-standard and value-engineered solutions.
  • Develop project schedules with lead times and critical milestones for HQ and third-party materials to ensure compliance with required delivery dates.
  • Support Sales Managers and FO in consolidating all bid documentation and review final submissions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  • Participate in customer meetings as Schindler's technical expert, communicating complex technical details and providing on-site survey support as required.

Continuous post project award support: 10%
  • Coordinate and lead cross-functional kick-off meetings for awarded projects involving HQ support teams (PM, ME, EE, Operations, etc.) to communicate technical complexities, risks, and execution challenges early in the project lifecycle.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on major project challenges related to costing, labor, engineering, and execution to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement for future Large Projects.

Tools and product development:10%
  • Continuously contribute input to product solutions and offerings, driving optimization of MOD processes and tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and competitiveness.
  • Identify product gaps and emerging market opportunities to support roadmap development and drive future business growth.


What you bring

Education
• BACHELORS DEGREE: Engineering, Architecture or other related field Experience (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience with Elevator industry knowledge preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Engineering understanding (mechanical and electrical; understanding of layouts)
• Analytical competency (data mining, problem analysis; strong Excel skills)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Work in a quantitative or business-related capacity, such as consulting, strategy, engineering, etc.
• MS Office with strong emphasis on advanced MS Excel proficiency
• Experience and knowledge of Schindler products and configurators (myLeegoo/LBLC, Quotation Management, CADRE, Camos).

Travel/Physical/Other
• Appox. 20% travel
• Problem solving skills or lean six sigma (preferred)
• A high level of independent work and initiative as well as strong teamwork and communication skills (required)
• Structured and independent work approach (required)
• Experience in customer relationship management is valuable (preferred)

What's in it for you?

  • Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
  • 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
  • Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child's birth or adoption.
  • A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Base Salary $82,900 - $100,600

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include variable incentives or benefits. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance.

About Schindler Elevator Corporation

Schindler Elevator Corporation is a subsidiary of the Schindler Group, a Swiss multinational company that specializes in the manufacture, installation, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. Schindler Elevator Corporation is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, and has operations in over 100 countries. The company's products are used in a variety of settings, including commercial buildings, airports, hospitals, and residential buildings. Schindler Elevator Corporation is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of energy-efficient products and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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