Senior Sales Engineer

Butcher Power Products

. Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities within target manufacturing markets.

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales and applications engineering within manufacturing environments, with a strong focus on customer relationship management and solution development. Proficient in translating technical concepts into business value while leveraging knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems.

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Technical Sales ExperienceManufacturing Processes KnowledgeCAD ProficiencyCRM Systems ExperienceCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Technical SalesApplications EngineeringManufacturing ProcessesCost EstimatingROI ModelingSolution ConfigurationLean ManufacturingSix SigmaAutomation SystemsRobotics

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

CADCRM SystemsMicrosoft 365

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringIndustrial EquipmentCapital EquipmentContinuous ImprovementTechnical Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities within target manufacturing markets.
Develop and deliver technical sales presentations, proposals, and ROI analyses.
Lead solution development by assessing customer needs and recommending manufacturing systems, equipment, or services.
Manage key accounts and maintain strategic customer relationships.
Support contract negotiations with technical insights, feasibility validation, and cost justification.
Serve as technical authority for manufacturing solutions, machinery, automation systems, or industrial products.
Conduct on-site assessments of customer processes, equipment, and production challenges.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams on customized solutions and technically accurate proposals.
Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support, including demonstrations, troubleshooting, and product training.
Communicate customer feedback to product management, R&D, and engineering to influence product development.
Partner with operations on project delivery, installation, and integration.
Support marketing with technical content for product materials, trade shows, and customer events.
Monitor industry trends, competitor technologies, and emerging manufacturing innovations.
Analyze market data for forecasting and strategic planning.
Participate in industry events, conferences, and customer workshops.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
5–10+ years of technical sales or applications engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, automation, assembly, robotics, or industrial equipment.
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship building skills.
Proficiency with CAD, CRM systems, and Microsoft 365.
Willingness to travel to customer sites (30–50% depending on territory).
Preferred: Experience selling capital equipment, automation systems, or engineered to order solutions.
Preferred: Previous roles in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or technical applications support.
Preferred: Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles.
Preferred: Advanced understanding of cost estimating, ROI modeling, and solution configuration.