Application Sales Engineer — Lab Solutions (On-Site, IL)

Element Materials Technology; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Element is seeking an Application Sales Engineer to serve as a trusted advisor to customers, helping navigate complex testing requirements while delivering exceptional commercial support. This on-site role at our Lab in Glendale Heights, IL requires leading with technical insight and strong communication with engineers, project teams, and purchasing professionals.

You will develop testing solutions across medical devices, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing, supporting growth and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of technical, engineering, laboratory, quoting, or commercial experience.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications, ASTM, ISO, or similar industry standards.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements to develop accurate testing quotations.
• Act as the technical liaison between customers and laboratory operations.
• Guide customers through complex testing needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Build relationships with procurement teams, engineers, and technical stakeholders.
• Manage multiple opportunities simultaneously while driving responsiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with laboratory engineers and subject matter experts to deliver technically sound proposals.
• Support larger commercial opportunities and strategic customer initiatives.
• Contribute to business growth by helping customers understand the value of Element's testing capabilities.

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Technical communication

Quotation experience

Engineering knowledge

ASTM/ISO knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Element is seeking an Application Sales Engineer to serve as a trusted advisor to customers, helping navigate complex testing requirements while delivering exceptional commercial support. This on-site role at our Lab in Glendale Heights, IL requires leading with technical insight and strong communication with engineers, project teams, and purchasing professionals.

You will develop testing solutions across medical devices, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing, supporting growth and delivering