Sales Application Engineer

The Young Industries, Inc.; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Company-matched 401(k)

Paid time off/holiday pay

Job summary

The Young Industries, Inc. seeks a Sales Applications Engineer to support customer applications and equipment selection for industrial material handling equipment.

You will develop quotations, technical proposals, and collaborate with sales, engineering, and manufacturing to craft practical solutions that meet customer requirements. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects from inquiry through purchase order, with

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in engineering/technical field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals and projects.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers to understand application requirements and equipment needs.
• Recommend appropriate industrial equipment or system solutions.
• Prepare equipment selections, pricing, quotations, and technical proposals.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to obtain drawings and specs for proposals.
• Follow up with customers to move quotations toward purchase orders.
• Review customer specs and drawings as needed.
• Assist with product testing, site visits, and trade shows as required.
• Maintain accurate project records and support long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical sales

Quotation & proposals

Review specs/drawings

Customer communication

Problem solving

Organization

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Young Industries, Inc. is seeking a motivated and technically minded Sales Applications Engineer to support customer applications, equipment selection, quotations, and technical proposal development for industrial material handling equipment.

This position works closely with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and outside vendors to help develop practical equipment solutions that meet customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects from initial inquiry through proposal and purchase order.

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers to understand application requirements and equipment needs.
• Recommend appropriate industrial equipment or system solutions.
• Prepare equipment selections, pricing, quotations, and technical proposals.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing to obtain drawings, sketches, specifications, and technical information for proposals.
• Follow up with customers to answer questions and help advance quotations toward purchase orders.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, and related documents as needed.
• Assist with product testing, customer visits, site visits, and trade shows as required.
• Maintain accurate project records and support long-term customer relationships.

Key Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial equipment
• Technical sales and customer application support
• Quotation, pricing, and proposal preparation
• Ability to review specifications, sketches, drawings, or technical documents
• Strong customer communication and follow-up skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Qualifications

• Previous experience in technical sales, applications engineering, project engineering, industrial equipment, or a related field preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand customer applications and equipment requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Associate degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent technical sales or industry experience may be considered.

Schedule

This is a full-time On-site position. The employee must be available during core office hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional evening, weekend, or travel may be required based on business needs.

Young Industries, Inc. offers various employee benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, company-matched 401(k), and paid time off/holiday pay.