Industrial Automation Sales Engineer

TechniPower, Inc.; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TechniPower, Inc. in Buford, GA is seeking an Industrial Automation Sales Engineer to grow OEM machine manufacturer relationships and industrial wastewater accounts. You will develop technical solutions, prepare quotes, manage projects, and act as a trusted advisor to customers.

This is a direct hire on-site role for training. After ramping, the position becomes field-based with daily travel across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia; occasional overnight travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical sale experience in the Automation industry handling OEM or Industrial clients.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and control panels.
• Ability to develop new business, prospect independently, and build long-term customer relationships.
• Ability to manage all stages of the sales funnel from prospecting through closing and account development.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly develop product and application knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with OEM machine manufacturers and industrial wastewater clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and sell industrial automation products, services, engineering solutions, and custom control panel/production capabilities.
• Work closely with customers, engineering, inside sales, and production teams to develop technical solutions, prepare quotes, manage projects, negotiate pricing and terms, and grow existing accounts.

Skills

Technical sales

OEM/Industrial client relationships

PLCs

VFDs

Control panels

Prospecting & closing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

We have a client in the Buford, GA area that has an opportunity for a Industrial Automation Sales Engineer.

You will be responsible for developing and growing relationships with OEM machine manufacturers and industrial wastewater clients, identifying new business opportunities, and selling industrial automation products, services, engineering solutions, and custom control panel/production capabilities. You will work closely with customers, engineering, inside sales, and production teams to develop technical solutions, prepare quotes, manage projects, negotiate pricing and terms, and grow existing accounts. This position requires someone who can hit the ground running, build a customer base, and serve as a trusted technical advisor to OEM and industrial customers.

This is a Direct Hire position required to be fully On-site for training. Once fully operational, the position will be primarily field-based, with daily travel throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Overnight travel may be required approximately 10 days per year.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of technical sale experience in the Automation industry handling OEM or Industrial clients
• Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and control panels
• Ability to develop new business, prospect independently, and build long-term customer relationships
• Ability to manage all stages of the sales funnel from prospecting through closing and account development
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly develop product and application knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred but not required