Sales Engineer
Recruiting Partner: Tina Churchill-Spencer
Ann Arbor, Michigan | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $55,000 to $60,000 | Job ID: 175273
Job Summary
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Sales Engineer – CNC & Automation Solutions
Step into a high-impact Sales Engineer role with a growing industrial solutions provider focused on helping manufacturers increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve output through advanced CNC machining and automation technologies. This is a customer-facing, field-driven position where you’ll act as a trusted advisor—working directly with clients to understand their operations, uncover opportunities, and implement tailored solutions that drive measurable results.
Compensation & Benefits for a Sales Engineer
- Competitive base salary + uncapped earning potential
- Company vehicle with gas card or monthly car allowance + gas
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Ongoing training and product development support
- Backed by strong internal teams (applications, service, leadership)
- Established territory with active customer relationships
What You’ll Be Doing as a Sales Engineer
- Build and expand relationships with manufacturers across your territory
- Evaluate customer operations to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
- Recommend and sell CNC equipment, including mills, lathes, and automation systems
- Conduct on-site visits to assess workflows and production processes
- Partner with applications engineers to design customized solutions
- Develop and present proposals highlighting ROI and productivity gains
- Manage the entire sales process from prospecting through closing and follow-up
- Maintain consistent engagement with customers to foster long-term partnerships
What You Bring as a Sales Engineer
- 3+ years of experience in CNC, manufacturing, or industrial sales
- Solid understanding of machining processes (milling, turning, automation preferred)
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business value
- Proven success in building new business and managing accounts
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working independently in a field-based role
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within territory
Key Qualifications of a Sales Engineer
- Experience selling or supporting CNC equipment or manufacturing solutions
- Ability to analyze production environments and recommend improvements
- Confidence leading customer meetings, demos, and technical discussions
- Self-starter with a high level of ownership and accountability
Nice to Have as a Sales Engineer
- Experience with multi-axis machining, Swiss turning, or automation systems
- Exposure to automotive, aerospace, or medical manufacturing environments
JOB ID: 175273
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