Sales Engineer

solveimg; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Solve Industrial Motion Group is seeking a Sales Engineer to join our team. You will work with the sales group to identify customer needs and develop technical solutions for bearings and power transmission systems.

You will translate complex concepts into customer-focused proposals, support installation and maintenance, and travel up to 30% to client sites and trade shows as needed. With a strong engineering background and solution selling approach, you’ll help customers improve equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or 3+ years of related technical experience.
• Solid understanding of bearing types, shaft alignment, lubrication, and power transmission systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs via consultative selling, site visits, and evaluations.
• Present technical and product solutions based on application specs.
• Prepare accurate quotations with pricing, lead times and proposals.
• Collaborate with Engineering to design custom solutions and prepare quotes.
• Review drawings and documentation to support product selection.
• Support customers during installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Participate in trade shows and customer seminars to promote capabilities.

Skills

Consultative selling

Technical communication

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

3+ years in a related technical role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solve Industrial Motion Group strives to be the trusted source for engineered bearings and power transmission solutions. Supported by a diverse range of products within Solve’s brand portfolio and our unmatched technical expertise, we have over 100,000 ready-to-ship components. At Solve we innovate with ambition, offering custom solutions in a wide range of applications. We obsess over our customers, leveraging our nationwide network for industry leading product availability, and best-in‑class customer service. Our engaged team leads with integrity, and unites with purpose, driving toward innovation and continuous improvement every day.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Customer Solutions Supervisor; Key Accounts, the Sales Engineer is responsible for collaborating with the sales team to identify customer needs and develop technical solutions including product and application support. The ideal candidate will blend their engineering expertise with a solution selling approach, helping customers improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and optimize system performance. The Sales Engineer will have strong communication skills, and a savviness to be able to translate technical concepts into customer‑focused solutions. The ideal candidate will operate with a continuous improvement mindset, staying on top of industry trends, competitor offerings and emerging technologies to ensure Solve is consistently offering our customers the “best‑in‑class” product lines and solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify customer needs through consultative selling, site visits, equipment evaluations and application analysis
• Present technical and product solutions based on application specifications within bearing and drive solutions
• Prepare accurate and timely customer quotations, including product recommendations, pricing, lead times and application‑specific solution proposals to support sales growth and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to design custom or modified solutions and prepare sales quotes for customers
• Develop, review and interpret technical drawings, layouts and engineering documentation to support product selection, custom solution design and effective communication with customers and internal teams
• Support customers during installation, troubleshooting and maintenance, ensuring proper product selection and performance
• Participate in trade shows, training sessions and customer seminars to promote company capabilities and strengthen market presence

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering (or a related technical discipline), or 3+ years of experience in a related technical role
• Strong understanding of:
  • Bearing types and failure modes
  • Shaft alignment, load calculations and lubrication principles
  • Gearboxes, motors, drives and mechanical power transmission systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• The ability to travel up to 30%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with reliability programs, such as predictive maintenance, vibration analysis, or condition monitoring

OUR EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION

• Market competitive benefits package, including company-sponsored health coverage, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave and paid time off
• Work in a collaborative environment with passionate and innovative teammates

Solve is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offence or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.