Sales Application Engineer - AI Robotics & Vision (Equity)

Apera AI; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity that empowers

Personal development budgets

Time for innovation

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Apera AI, a Vancouver-based leader in robotics, AI, and machine vision, seeks a Sales Application Engineer in the United States. You will deliver demos, translate requirements into winning proposals, and act as a trusted advisor on automation and vision systems.

Join a team that values hands-on technical excellence and cross-functional impact, offering equity, development plans, and a competitive salary with strong OTE.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in application engineering, solutions engineering, or pre-sales.
• Strong background in robotics, machine vision, or factory automation.
• Proven ability to lead POCs, demos and technical proposals that close deals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact technical demos and proof-of-concept solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into tailored proposals that win deals.
• Act as a trusted advisor on robotics systems, machine vision platforms, and automation solutions.
• Drive shorter sales cycles and improved win rates.
• Support strategic account planning, pre-sales materials, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Application engineering

Solutions engineering

Technical pre-sales

Robotics

Machine vision

Factory automation

Technical communication

POCs

Job description

Apera AI, a Vancouver-based leader in robotics, AI, and machine vision, seeks a Sales Application Engineer in the United States. You will deliver demos, translate requirements into winning proposals, and act as a trusted advisor on automation and vision systems.

Join a team that values hands-on technical excellence and cross-functional impact, offering equity, development plans, and a competitive salary with strong OTE.