Applications Engineer

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering; Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering is seeking a technically skilled Inside Sales Engineer to engage customers, understand processes, and recommend magnetic separation, metal detection, and related solutions. You will support CPQ, quotations, and orders, and collaborate with Engineering and Production to ensure manufacturability.

You will provide application guidance, conduct on-site and virtual demonstrations, and develop technical sales resources while maintaining CRM records and assisting with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in technical sales, applications engineering, or solution consulting.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, magnetic separation or related technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience creating technical documentation and sales resources is a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for customer site visits and events.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand processes, challenges, and goals, recommending magnetic separation and metal detection solutions.
• Oversee technical editing and review of approval drawings for quotations and orders.
• Manage custom and specialty quotations and orders from inquiry through completion.
• Support Inside Sales with standard product quotations and orders as needed.
• Contribute to CPQ system development, implementation, and updates.
• Provide technical support throughout the sales cycle, including assessments and proposals.
• Serve as technical resource for Inside Sales and Regional Sales Managers with guidance and quotes.
• Develop technical sales resources: guides, trainings, case studies, FAQs.
• Conduct product presentations, demonstrations, and application support sessions virtually and on-site.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to ensure solutions are sound and manufacturable.
• Assist with CAD markups, process flow diagrams, and equipment layouts during system design.
• Provide post-sale support for commissioning, troubleshooting, and training when required.
• Document case studies and feedback to support product development and sales strategy.
• Maintain CRM records, technical documentation, and quotation support tools.

Skills

Technical sales

Applications engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

SolidWorks

Job description

Key ResponsibilitiesEngage with customers to understand their processes, operational challenges, and goals, recommending appropriate magnetic separation, metal detection, and conveying solutions.Oversee technical editing and review of approval drawings for quotations and customer orders.Manage custom and specialty quotations and orders from initial inquiry through completion.Support the Inside Sales Team with standard product quotations and orders as needed.Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) systems.Manage CPQ pricing updates and maintain accurate pricing information.Provide technical support throughout the sales cycle, including product recommendations, application assessments, and proposal development.Serve as a technical resource for the Inside Sales Team and Regional Sales Managers, providing application guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and quoting support.Develop technical sales resources, including application guides, training presentations, case studies, and product FAQs.Conduct product presentations, demonstrations, and application support sessions virtually and on-site.Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to ensure proposed solutions are technically sound, practical, and manufacturable.Assist with system design through CAD markups, process flow diagrams, and equipment layouts.Provide post-sale support for commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer training when required.Document application case studies and customer feedback to support product development and sales strategy.Maintain accurate CRM records, technical documentation, and quotation support tools.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.Three or more years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or solution consulting, preferably within manufacturing, automation, or industrial equipment.Strong understanding of mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, magnetic separation, or related industrial technologies.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.Demonstrated ability to train, educate, and collaborate with internal sales teams.Experience developing technical documentation, training materials, and sales support resources is preferred.Proficiency in CAD software, SolidWorks, or similar design tools is preferred.Ability to travel up to 30% for customer site visits, trade shows, training, and other business needs.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.You should be proficient in:Bachelor's Degree