Senior Technical Sales Engineer

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking a Senior Technical Sales Engineer with expertise in industrial electrical equipment, including motors, generators, VFDs and power conversion systems. You will work with customers and internal engineering teams to translate requirements into solutions and support tender submissions from proposal to commissioning.

The role requires a degree or diploma in electrical engineering, experience in industrial technical sales, strong communication and drawing interpretation

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in technical sales or application engineering in industrial settings.
• Experience with motors, generators, VFDs, power conversion equipment.
• Familiarity with tendering and technical proposals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for customer engagement.
• Ability to read technical drawings and engineering docs.
• Willingness to travel locally or regionally for meetings and site work.

Responsibilities

• Support tendering with technical proposals, quotations and specs.
• Engage customers to understand requirements and propose solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations on product features and benefits.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering to craft compliant proposals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Assist in testing, commissioning and site activities.
• Identify new business opportunities and nurture relationships.
• Provide technical support through the sales cycle.
• Stay updated on market trends and competitive solutions.

Skills

Technical sales

Electrical engineering knowledge

Customer engagement

Tendering experience

Proposal development

Project coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree/diploma

Job description

Job Description: Senior Technical Sales Engineer

Industry: Industrial Electrical Systems & Automation
Location: Singapore

Job Summary

We are seeking a technically skilled and commercially driven Senior Technical Sales Engineer with experience in industrial electrical equipment, including motors, generators, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and power conversion systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers and internal engineering teams to understand technical requirements, develop suitable solutions, support tender submissions and ensure effective project execution from the proposal stage through to commissioning and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support tendering activities, including preparing technical proposals, quotations, equipment specifications and supporting documentation.
• Engage with customers to understand technical requirements, conduct technical discussions and recommend suitable engineering solutions.
• Provide technical presentations and explain product features, capabilities and application benefits to customers.
• Work closely with the sales and engineering teams to develop competitive and technically compliant proposals.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders to clarify technical specifications and resolve application-related issues.
• Participate in equipment testing, commissioning and site activities to ensure solutions meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate with project and service teams to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery of projects.
• Identify new business opportunities and support the development of long-term customer relationships.
• Provide technical support throughout the sales cycle, including responding to customer queries and addressing technical concerns.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industrial electrical equipment, market developments and competing solutions.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in technical sales, application engineering or electrical engineering within an industrial environment.
• Experience with motors, generators, variable frequency drives (VFDs), power conversion systems or related electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with tendering, technical proposals and customer specifications.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence in engaging customers on technical matters.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving and coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel locally or regionally for customer meetings, site visits, commissioning and testing when required.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with a combination of technical engineering knowledge and customer-facing experience in industrial electrical equipment, power systems or automation solutions will be preferred. Individuals who enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, sales and project execution are encouraged to apply.