Sales Support Engineer (Mechanical)

Independent Recruiters; Oostzaan; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home office 1 day per week

Travel allowance 0,25 €/km

Job summary

Independent Recruiters zoekt een Sales Support Engineer (Mechanisch) die de technische schakel vormt tussen verkoop en klant. Je ontwerpt lay-outs, bewaakt kwaliteit en ondersteunt Area Sales Managers met technische explanaties en kostenberekeningen.

Je beschikt over een HBO-opleiding in werktuigbouwkunde en 1–5 jaar ervaring, met AutoCAD en bij voorkeur 3D-CAD. De functie vereist hands-on mentaliteit, nauwkeurigheid en bereidheid tot reizen.

Qualifications

• HBO-opleiding werktuigbouwkunde of gelijkwaardig.
• 1–5 jaar ervaring in technische ondersteuning.
• Kennis van AutoCAD, 3D-CAD is een pré.

Responsibilities

• Ontwerpen lay-outoplossingen die aan interne normen en specificaties voldoen.
• Toezicht houden op de kwaliteit van elk ontwerp.
• Beheren van het volledige lay-outproces van start tot eind.
• Technisch advies geven aan klanten en vertegenwoordigers.
• Klantbestanden beheren en correspondentie voorbereiden.
• Kostenberekeningen en offertes vanuit technisch perspectief beoordelen.
• Coördineren met productmanagers over technische kwesties.
• Behoeften op locatie bij klanten analyseren en lay-out ontwerpen voorbereiden.

Skills

CAD drawing

Technical communication

Layout design

Pre-sales support

Education

HBO level in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD

Job description

Beschrijving

Functieomschrijving - Sales Support Engineer (Mechanical)

As a Mechanical Engineering (WTB) Sales Support Engineer, you are the technical link between Sales and the customer. You ensure that Area Sales Managers can present a convincing, technically sound solution. With a proactive attitude, strong technical knowledge, and excellent CAD skills, you make the difference.
What will you do?

• Design layout solutions that meet high internal standards, technical specifications, and design requirements;
• Monitor the quality of every layout to ensure it exceeds expectations, both internally and for the customer;
• Efficiently manage the entire layout process from start to finish;
• Provide technical advice and explain solutions to customers and Area Sales Managers;
• Maintain customer files in the digital archive and prepare correspondence;
• Review and approve layouts and quotations from a technical perspective, including cost calculations for project execution;
• Coordinate with product managers regarding technical issues and new products;
• Analyze requirements on-site at customer locations and prepare layout designs.

Requirements

Job criteria - Sales Support Engineer (Mechanical)

Education and experience

• Higher professional education (HBO) level, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline;
• 1 to 5 years of experience in a technical support role;
• Demonstrable experience with AutoCAD; experience with 3D-CAD is a plus.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong technical background with an eye for precision and detail, particularly in interpreting and creating layout drawings;
• Excellent communication skills: you are able to clearly convey complex technical information to both sales teams and customers;
• Strong command of the entire layout process: from design and quality control to technical explanation and documentation;
• Affinity with cost calculations, quotation processes, and pre-sales technical approvals.

Personal profile

• Proactive problem-solver with high quality standards;
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously without losing focus on customer satisfaction;
• Comfortable working in an international, multidisciplinary environment;
• Willing to travel occasionally to customer locations.

Practical details

• Availability of at least 32 hours per week.

Preferred qualifications (Pre’s)

• Experience with 3D design;
• Experience in mechanical engineering, process installations, or a similar technical B2B environment;
• Experience in advising sales teams and customers on technical solutions.

Salaris

The offer - Sales Support Engineer (Mechanical)

• Salary: Between €3,997 and €6,241, depending on education and experience;
• Flexible working hours: Start time between 07:00 and 09:30;
• Attractive pension scheme;
• 33 days of leave per year (25 vacation days + 8 ADV days);
• Ample opportunities for personal development and career growth;
• Work from home: 1 day per week;
• Travel allowance: €0.25 per kilometer.