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Technical Sales Specialist – Engineered Products
Schaumburg, IL, US
Engineering
Unspecified
Full Time, Direct Hire
75-87k
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Schaumburg, IL, US
75-87k
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Engineering
Unspecified
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Sales Application Engineer – Technical Sales & Project Management
Are you a technically minded professional who thrives in customer-facing roles and enjoys blending engineering knowledge with sales problem-solving? Our growing, industry-leading manufacturing team in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is seeking a Sales Application Engineer to join us in delivering engineered solutions to clients across diverse sectors—automotive, aerospace, medical, chip manufacturing, and more.
About the Role:
This position combines technical support, consultative sales, quoting, and project management. You’ll collaborate with customers, sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to analyze needs, create concept drawings, and develop proposals that solve real-world challenges. If you enjoy learning about niche products, building rapport, and taking ownership of projects from start to finish, you’ll find this role both rewarding and impactful.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with internal and external sales teams and customers to identify needs and deliver effective solutions.
- Analyze product specifications, read blueprints, and design fitments for manufacturing applications.
- Prepare detailed proposals and quotations, manage your own projects, and update clients throughout the fulfillment cycle.
- Serve as a technical expert, performing CAD modeling, engineering calculations, and creating concept drawings.
- Present solutions to clients, support design reviews, and occasionally demonstrate products on-site.
- Maintain accurate project documentation in ERP systems, participate in regular team meetings, and drive process improvements.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years in technical sales, applications engineering, or inside sales in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
- Experience with CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or similar), blueprint reading, and ERP (Epicor or comparable platforms).
- Degree in Engineering or related field preferred OR a strong background in technical sales
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; enjoys engaging with customers and internal teams.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Be part of a stable, collaborative team with direct mentorship from industry experts.
- Own your projects and see your solutions implemented by real customers.
- Competitive salary, performance bonuses, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities.
- A culture of trust, autonomy, and professional development—no micromanaging here!
Location:
On-site, northwest suburbs of Chicago, IL (with potential for one remote day per week after ramp-up).
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