Sales Engineer

Quick USA Inc.; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Health & retirement benefits

Job summary

Quick USA Inc. in Kentucky seeks a Sales Engineer for robotics and automation to lead SIer projects for automotive OEMs. You will manage the full lifecycle from client specs to delivery, coordinating internal design engineers and external partners.

This is a high-impact role with leadership potential, visa sponsorship, relocation support, and a comprehensive benefits package; expect 20–30% travel to Japan and North American sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in production engineering, equipment design, or technical sales within the automotive industry.
• Experience with robotic automation, automated production lines, or system integration (SIer).
• Bilingual Japanese and English (native or business level) to support Japanese client decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Technical consultation & proposals: identify client automation needs and deliver tailored proposals and cost estimates.
• Project management: oversee end-to-end execution from concept to installation and site acceptance.
• Cross-functional coordination: align internal engineers and external partners for technical execution.
• Client relationship management: build relationships with engineering and production management teams at Japanese facilities.
• Future leadership: take ownership of sales strategies with potential to move into management.

Skills

Robotic automation experience

Technical sales

Project lifecycle management

Japanese language proficiency

Job description

Position

Sales Engineer- Robotics & Automation

Summary

We are seeking a high-caliber Technical Sales professional for an expansion-driven role. This position focuses on robotic system integration (SIer) and factory automation for key Japanese automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The candidate will manage the complete project lifecycle—from client specifications and conceptual design proposals to cost estimation, vendor/engineering coordination, and final delivery. This is a strategic role with a path toward rapid advancement to Manager for qualified candidates.

Essential Duties

• Technical Consultation & Proposals: Identify client automation needs and deliver tailored robotic system integration proposals and accurate cost estimates.

• Project Management: Oversee full end-to-end execution from concept design to vendor coordination, installation, and final site acceptance.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with internal design engineers and external partners/vendors to ensure project alignment and technical execution.

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering and production management teams at Japanese automotive facilities.

• Future Leadership: Take ownership of sales strategies and team development with the potential to transition into a management role.

Working Hours, Working Style

Full-time; Office-based with business travel.

Working Location

Kentucky (with 20–30% travel, including short-term trips and occasional 1–2 week onsite installation trips).

Salary / Benefit

• Salary: $80,000 – $110,000 per year (Negotiable; open to higher compensation for top-tier talent).

• Support: Visa sponsorship available (E-2 support; candidates applying directly from Japan or with North American assignment experience are welcome). Relocation support considered.

• Benefits: Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience: Background in production engineering, equipment design, or technical sales within the automotive industry.

• Technical Expertise: Experience with robotic automation, automated production lines, or system integration (SIer).

• Language Skills: Native or business-level fluency in both Japanese and English (Bilingual required to support Japanese client key decision-makers).

• Leadership Potential: Strong candidate readiness for management responsibility.