Outside Sales Engineer Hayward - Dublin - Livermore

Rust Automation & Controls Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust Automation & Controls Inc is seeking an Outside Sales Engineer to develop and manage customer relationships across the Bay Area and Northern Central Valley. The role includes identifying opportunities, site visits, and providing technical product recommendations for instrumentation and controls.

You will prepare proposals, coordinate demonstrations, and support customers through selection, installation and troubleshooting while collaborating with internal engineers.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service to manage client relationships.
• Proven sales and account management experience in industrial markets.
• Mechanical/engineering background to understand instrumentation and controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage customer relationships in Bay Area and N.C. Valley.
• Prepare proposals, coordinate demonstrations, and support installations.
• Travel locally to visit customer facilities and industry events.

Skills

Communication

Sales & Account Mgmt

Engineering background

Industrial automation experience

Technical drawings

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Company Description

Rust Automation & Controls Inc., founded in 1976, represents high-quality industrial products designed for demanding applications that require reliability and durability. The company’s skilled application engineers and sales technicians support clients through the entire lifecycle, from needs assessment to training, implementation, installation, diagnostic analysis, and repair. Rust Automation & Controls offers a broad range of instrumentation and control solutions, including valves, level transmitters, pressure transmitters, flow meters, solenoid valves, and pressure gauges. The organization is committed to technical excellence, customer-focused service, and long-term partnerships with industrial customers. Additional information about products and services can be found at www.rustco.com.

Role Description

The Outside Sales Engineer will be responsible for developing and managing customer relationships in the Bay Area and Northern Central Valley. This full-time role includes identifying new business opportunities, conducting site visits, and providing technical product recommendations for industrial instrumentation and controls. Day-to-day activities involve preparing and delivering proposals, coordinating product demonstrations, and supporting customers through selection, installation, and troubleshooting. The role also includes collaborating with internal engineers and technicians, maintaining accurate sales records, and meeting sales and margin targets. Regular travel within the assigned territory is expected to visit customer facilities and attend industry events as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Customer Service skills to interact effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Proven Sales and Sales Management skills to develop accounts, manage pipelines, and achieve sales goals.
• Mechanical Engineering or related technical background to understand and apply industrial products and solutions.
• Experience with industrial automation, controls, or process instrumentation is highly beneficial.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and process documentation.
• Comfort with on-site work, frequent local travel, and visiting industrial facilities.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple customer projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical discipline, or equivalent experience in a similar field preferred.