Inside Sales Engineer

VetJobs; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Irvine, CA seeks an Engineer to size and select valves, actuators, and instrumentation for complex process automation. Analyze requirements, prepare proposals, and drive opportunities through the sales cycle.

You'll build customer relationships, coordinate with account managers and internal teams, and expand knowledge of products while contributing to revenue growth and reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Engineering or STEM degree or equivalent hands‑on experience in industrial tech or process automation
• Technical sales or process automation experience preferred but training is provided
• Experience interpreting drawings, data sheets, or customer requirements is helpful
• Proficiency with MS Office; ability to learn quotation, CRM, and ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Engineer, size and select valves, actuators, and instrumentation for automation solutions
• Analyze customer requirements and applications to recommend technical and commercial solutions
• Prepare accurate proposals and quotations and follow up on opportunities
• Build trusted customer relationships with responsive support and guidance
• Collaborate with Account Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth order execution and customer experience
• Develop deep knowledge of products and continuously grow technical capabilities
• Contribute to revenue growth and improve reliability and operational performance

Skills

Engineering

Technical sales

Customer relations

MS Office

CRM/ERP knowledge

Education

Engineering or STEM degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

• Engineer, size, and select valves, actuators, and instrumentation solutions that address complex process automation challenges.
• Analyze customer requirements and applications to recommend effective technical and commercial solutions.
• Prepare accurate proposals and quotations, follow up on opportunities, and help customers move projects forward.
• Build trusted customer relationships by providing responsive support, technical guidance, and exceptional service throughout the sales cycle.
• Partner with Account Managers, Order Management, Accounting, and Shop teams to support smooth order execution and a positive customer experience.
• Collaborate with sales teams, subject matter experts, business unit leaders, Emerson, and other strategic suppliers to develop effective strategies for key opportunities.
• Develop deep knowledge of Caltrol’s products, technologies, and automation solutions while continuously expanding your technical capabilities.
• Contribute to revenue growth and help customers improve reliability, efficiency, safety, and operational performance through innovative automation solutions.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in engineering or another STEM-related field, relevant military technical experience, or equivalent hands‑on experience in industrial technology, process automation, instrumentation, valves, or technical sales.
• Previous technical sales or process automation experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided to candidates with strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
• Experience interpreting technical specifications, drawings, data sheets, or customer requirements is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn quotation, CRM, and ERP systems.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and customer service skills, with the ability to translate technical information into practical solutions.
• The ability to analyze technical information, apply sound business judgment, and recommend effective solutions.
• A collaborative mindset and confidence working with customers, teammates, suppliers, and subject matter experts in a fast‑paced environment.
• A commitment to continuous learning, accountability, responsiveness, and delivering high‑quality results.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Operation, maintenance, or troubleshooting of shipboard pumps, including:
  • Centrifugal pumps
  • Positive displacement pumps
  • Feedwater pumps
  • Condensate pumps
  • Fuel oil transfer pumps
  • Lube oil pumps
  • Fire pumps
  • Seawater cooling pumps
• Experience with industrial and marine valve systems, including:
  • Globe valves
  • Gate valves
  • Ball valves
  • Butterfly valves
  • Check valves
  • Pressure relief valves
  • Control valves
  • Pneumatically or hydraulically actuated valves
• Knowledge of steam, condensate, and boiler systems, including:
  • Boilers and auxiliary boilers
  • Steam distribution systems
  • Heat exchangers
  • Condensers
  • Feedwater systems
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including:
  • Hydraulic power units (HPUs)
  • Hydraulic actuators
  • Pneumatic controls
  • Fluid power systems
• Experience reading and interpreting:
  • P&IDs
  • Engineering drawings
  • Technical manuals
  • Equipment specifications
  • Maintenance procedures

Military Backgrounds That Translate Well

• Machinist Mate (MM)
• Machinist Mate Nuclear (MMN)

Location

Irvine, California

Salary Range

$60,000-$75,000