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Product Sales Engineer

hughes recruitingBloomington, IL

5 days ago

Occupations

Sales EngineersSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsMechanical Engineers

Industries

All Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant WholesalersPackaging Machinery Manufacturing

$90,000 – $120,000/year

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About the role

Product Sales Engineer: Rockford, ILOur client is seeking an experienced Product Sales Engineer to support customers and the Sales team with practical, application-driven engineering solutions. This is not a traditional sales role. It is an opportunity for a hands-on machinery professional who can understand how a customer's equipment works, ask the right technical questions, troubleshoot application concerns, and help develop the right solution for the machine and its performance requirements. The Product Sales Engineer will serve as a technical liaison among customers, Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing. The role supports applications involving machine tools, industrial automation, robotics, material handling, packaging equipment, specialty machinery, and other precision motion systems.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Work directly with customers to understand their machines, applications, performance requirements, operating conditions, and technical challenges
  • Evaluate application requirements including loads, speeds, duty cycles, accuracy, service life, mounting configurations, lubrication, operating environment, and overall machine configuration
  • Review customer drawings, specifications, machine concepts, and technical documentation to identify requirements, potential concerns, and product opportunities
  • Provide advanced technical support to the Sales team through product selection, application guidance, technical recommendations, and customer support
  • Troubleshoot customer applications and field issues by evaluating equipment, operating conditions, and product performance, then recommending practical solutions
  • Participate in customer site visits for application reviews, troubleshooting, installation support, and other technical needs
  • Serve as the technical connection between customers, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other internal teams so requirements are clearly communicated and addressed
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering on product development and custom application projects
  • Maintain strong knowledge of the organization's products, manufacturing capabilities, and application requirements to communicate effectively with customers and internal teams
Skills & Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field strongly preferred;
Experience: 10-15+ years of experience in machine design, industrial automation, machine tools, motion control, robotics, special machinery, or related equipment, required Knowledge: Strong mechanical aptitude & practical understanding of machinery, required
Software: ERP systems and Microsoft Office or similar software, required
What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, & vision insurance 401(k) w/ 3% company match
  • Short & Long-term DisabilityFREE virtual medical & mental health servicesHSABasic & Supplemental Life InsurancePTO11 Paid Holidays
  • Yearly company shut down between Christmas Eve & New Years DayEducational Assistance
  • Safety Shoe/Glasses Reimbursement
  • Bonus Incentives
  • And More!
Please Note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Pay: $90,000 – $120,000/year Type: Full-time, 1st Shift, On-site, Travel 25%+ of the time Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$90,000 – $120,000/year

Experience level

Senior

Location

Bloomington, IL

Occupation

Sales Engineers

Industry

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Posted

5 days ago

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