Sales Engineer

SRI GANESH AUTOMATION; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sri Ganesh Automation (SGA) in Chennai is seeking a Sales Engineer to identify and qualify automation opportunities in plastic injection moulding and related industries. You will visit customers, understand application requirements, and propose robotic and automation solutions, while coordinating with engineering to design and implement the right system.

You will prepare and present technical and commercial proposals, demonstrate products, support trials, manage the sales pipeline, follow up on

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
• Experience in industrial automation, robotics, or plastic injection moulding environments is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site at customer locations and travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present technical and commercial proposals for automation solutions.
• Demonstrate products and support trials at customer sites.
• Coordinate with the engineering team for solution design and implementation.
• Manage sales pipeline, follow up leads, and negotiate terms.
• Ensure smooth handover to project and service teams after order closure.
• Build long-term customer relationships and represent SGA at industry events.

Skills

Sales engineering

Technical support

Lead management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Company Description

Sri Ganesh Automation (SGA) is a Chennai-based industrial automation company specializing in robotic and peripheral automation solutions for the plastic injection moulding industry. Established in 2023, SGA helps manufacturers improve productivity, process consistency, product quality, and operational efficiency through practical, application-focused automation. As an authorized provider of SAMFACC robotic systems in India, the company offers a wide range of robots, IML systems, EOAT, packaging solutions, and custom special-purpose automation. SGA serves diverse manufacturing segments, including food packaging, automotive, electrical and electronics, medical, consumer goods, and more, with sales and service coverage across India. The team focuses on delivering measurable value through innovation, technical excellence, integrity, responsive service, and long-term partnerships with customers.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Sales Engineer role based in the Greater Chennai Area. The Sales Engineer will identify and qualify automation opportunities in plastic injection moulding and related industries, conduct customer visits, understand application requirements, and propose suitable robotic and automation solutions. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting technical and commercial proposals, demonstrating products, supporting trials, and coordinating with the engineering team for solution design and implementation. The role involves managing the sales pipeline, following up on leads, negotiating terms, and supporting order closure while ensuring a smooth handover to project and service teams. The Sales Engineer will also provide post-sales technical support, build long-term customer relationships, and represent SGA at industry events, exhibitions, and technical meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong Sales Engineering and Technical Support skills, with the ability to understand industrial automation applications and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Proficiency in Sales and Customer Service, including lead management, relationship building, and post-sales support.
• Effective Communication skills for explaining technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
• Experience in industrial automation, robotics, or plastic injection moulding environments is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site at customer locations, travel within the region, and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving, presentation, and negotiation skills, with a customer-focused and ethical approach.