Lead Technical Sales Engineer - Motors/Drives (Hybrid, Pittsburgh PA)

GE Vernova Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic individual for a remote sales engineering role. This position involves collaborating with various teams to develop technical solutions and proposals for customers across multiple sectors, including power and industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a solid engineering background. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while enjoying a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about technology and customer service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or sales engineering for motors, drives, and e-housing equipment.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions and proposals for customers in various industries.
• Support customer meetings with technical product differentiators.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Customer facing staff responsible for winning business. Jobs at this level operate with some autonomy but are covered by well-defined Commercial policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (typically annual volume, margin and compliance requirements). Responsible for medium-sized sales territories.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Works in close cooperation with regional sales, account sales, engineering and commercial proposal staff to develop technical solutions, understand all costs and present offerings to customers.
• Application engineering responsibility for the PowerConversion: Power & Industry solution portfolio in terms of developing technical solutions, proposals and technical selling dedicated in growing services offerings.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of own and others sales territory, product lines, markets, sales processes or customer groups and uses analytical thinking and commercial experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Present offering in key areas across the PowerConversion General Industries Segment; including solutions for the cranes, test systems, oil & gas, mining, metals, power and material handling segments.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems with projects, product lines, markets, sales processes, or customers.
• Support the GE commercial risk process & all aspects of the Inquiry to Order process.
• Work with 3rd party industrial partners to enhance growth opportunities and leverage win-win technology partnerships.
• Support customer meetings with technical product differentiators.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Experience in engineering or sales engineering for motors, drives and or e-housing equipment.
• Previous experience consulting customers on products and services to provide best services for their needs.
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card holder.

Desired Characteristics

• Engineering background with thorough knowledge of industrial operations.
• Experience in the field.
• Previous technical sales experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

The base pay range for this position is $92-138k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on April 1, 2025. The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position. Application Deadline: June 30, 2025