Sales Engineer

TRUMPF North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,200 - 118,700; Full time

Job summary

TRUMPF North America is seeking a Sales Engineer to support the TruLaser Center 7030, focusing on sales enablement, demonstrations, and customer training. The role is based in Chicago with a hands-on position in a global, dynamic team.

You will maintain deep knowledge of product specs, configurations, pricing, and options, and you will create compelling presentations and seminars while collaborating with regional managers to secure orders. Travel up to 20% in the USA and Canada.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in technical sales or related customer-facing roles.
• Strong knowledge of the TRUMPF laser machine portfolio, automation, and storage systems.
• Background in manufacturing with CNC machine tools and sheet metal experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in project management is preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.
• High proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Language skills in German or French are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the product group in providing sales support to the inside and outside sales force.
• Work within a global and dynamic team based in the Smart Factory in Chicago.
• Host and coordinate customer demonstrations, events, and visits to the Smart Factory.
• Maintain deep knowledge of product specifications, configurations, options, and pricing.
• Create and deliver focused product presentations, sales training, and seminars.
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers and distributors to secure machine orders.
• Perform market analysis and develop strategies to create new opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Applications team on time studies, sample parts, customer training, and machine start-up support.
• Manage customer projects as needed.
• Assist with product trade shows and events as required.
• Collect and maintain thorough knowledge of competitor machines.
• Travel approximately 20% within the USA and Canada.

Skills

Technical sales

CNC/machine tools knowledge

Project management

Customer-facing

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

German language

French language

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

TRUMPF is looking for a Sales Engineer for the TruLaser Center 7030, a leading laser cutting system that offers autonomous cutting, sorting, and stacking for sheet metal parts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the product group in providing sales support to the inside and outside sales force.
• Work within a global and dynamic team based in the Smart Factory in Chicago.
• Host and coordinate customer demonstrations, events, and visits to the Smart Factory.
• Maintain deep knowledge of product specifications, configurations, options, and pricing.
• Create and deliver focused product presentations, sales training, and seminars.
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers and distributors to secure machine orders.
• Perform market analysis and develop strategies to create new opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Applications team on time studies, sample parts, customer training, and machine start‑up support.
• Manage customer projects as needed.
• Assist with product trade shows and events as required.
• Collect and maintain thorough knowledge of competitor machines.
• Travel approximately 20% within the USA and Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in technical sales, machine applications, or a related customer‑facing role.
• Strong knowledge of the TRUMPF laser machine portfolio, automation, and storage systems.
• Background in manufacturing with CNC machine tools and sheet metal experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in project management is preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.
• High proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Language skills in German or French are a plus.

Salary Range: $79,200 – $118,700