Inside Sales Engineer Co-Op or Intern

Aerotech, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Trust

Job summary

Aerotech Inc. seeks an engineering internship to support prospecting and internal sales coverage for an assigned territory, collaborating with Field Sales Engineers, Business Development, and the Regional Sales Manager.

You will assist with inquiries, gather process details, provide pricing, and create quotations. You’ll also research potential accounts, reactivate dormant ones, and manage CRM data while contributing to AI-driven sales optimization projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sales Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Coursework or exposure to motion control products recommended.
• Equivalent education/experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries, questions, and objections under guidance.
• Obtain application information and system configuration details for opportunities.
• Provide initial pricing on standard products and delivery/lead-time information.
• Create quotations using Aerotech’s quote module.
• Prospect for potential new customers and turn them into opportunities.
• Reactivate dormant accounts through proactive outreach.
• Follow up on active leads and route to Field Sales Engineers as needed.
• Document essential deal information in the CRM.

Skills

Technical sales

CRM usage

AI knowledge

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in global innovation? Engineer a better future with Aerotech, a global leader in precision motion and automation. Our customers create some of the most innovative products on the planet, from life‑saving medical devices to tools for deep space exploration. Our precision motion and automation systems make it all possible.

Build a lasting, satisfying career at Aerotech, where we foster growth, empower employees and promote from within. You'll find unparalleled opportunities and a company that values your voice. We also provide an extensive total rewards compensation system, including:

• Bonus payments every 6 months
• Rich health plans
• Retirement planning with our 100% company‑paid Employee Stock Ownership Trust

If you’re mechanically inclined or technically savvy with a passion for cutting‑edge technology, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary:

In this internship position, the engineer assists with prospecting activities and provides internal sales coverage for an assigned sales territory, in cooperation with Field Sales Engineers, the Business Development Team, and the Regional Sales Manager.

Essential Functions

• Learns to effectively understand and respond to customer inquiries, technical questions, and objections under guidance.
• Obtains application information, including process details and general system configuration for assigned opportunities
• Provides sales support including answering product‑related questions, providing initial pricing on standard products, and delivery/lead‑time information for designated opportunities.
• Creates quotations through Aerotech’s dedicated quote module or alternative specified methods for assigned opportunities or as requested by Field Sales Engineers.
• Prospects for potential new customers with the specific goal of turning them into sales opportunities by researching and identifying potential accounts independently or based on specific targets generated by Aerotech’s Business Development team.
• Reactivates dormant accounts through proactive outreach
• Follows up on active leads generated by marketing activities and assists in determining whether to handle directly or pass to the appropriate Field Sales Engineer based on predefined criteria.
• Gathers and documents essential deal information in the CRM to support business case development and ensure proper assignment

Additional duties:

• Investigates past customers' buying history, suggesting related and new items and explaining technical features.
• Sales AI & Automation Initiatives: Own and execute a key optimization project leveraging generative AI to analyze, score, and classify commercial data—such as inbound leads, key target accounts, or active pipeline deals—improving sales routing, forecasting accuracy, and strategic resource allocation
• Assists with remote sales coverage and associated administrative responsibilities/assigned metrics.
• As assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Interest in and foundational understanding of technical sales engineering and motion control products.
• Ability to learn technical concepts, application details, and product lines quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers.
• Critical thinking, problem‑solving, and basic negotiation skills.
• Ability to organize and self‑manage workload around defined milestones and sales goals.
• Computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office and Google Products.
• Working knowledge and experience using Artificial Intelligence
• Good organizational skills with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eligible applicants are students currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sales Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Academic coursework or exposure to motion control products, electro‑mechanical systems, or technical customer support is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Aerotech does not provide US work authorization sponsorship for this position. OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible for employment if they will need work authorization sponsorship at any time in the future.

Benefits

Aerotech has been advancing industries with our precision motion technology for more than 50 years. Our employees are our future, and we continue to grow by investing in our employees through continuous paid on‑the‑job training in a clean and climate‑controlled environment, while providing the following exceptional benefits and more!

• Competitive compensation
• Bi‑annual bonus
• Annual raise eligibility
• UPMC Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Trust
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status.