Sales Engineer

Solve Industrial Motion Group; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Solve Industrial Motion Group in Indiana is seeking a Sales Engineer to blend engineering expertise with a solution-selling approach. You will identify customer needs, design or select bearing and drive solutions, and present compelling ROI through technical presentations.

You will collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to tailor solutions, prepare quotes, support installation, and travel up to 60% to customer sites and trade shows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline; or 3+ years of related experience.
• Strong understanding of bearing types and failure modes, shaft alignment, load calculations, lubrication, gearboxes, motors, drives, and power transmission systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 60%.

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 and deliver technical presentations that clearly communicate product value, performance benefits and ROI.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to design custom or modified solutions and prepare sales quotes for customers.
• 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.

Skills

Bearing types

Shaft alignment

Lubrication principles

Gearboxes

Motors

Drives

Power transmission systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Travel up to 60%

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or related technical discipline)

3+ years of experience 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 and deliver technical presentations that clearly communicate product value, performance benefits and ROI
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to design custom or modified solutions and prepare sales quotes for customers
• 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 60%

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.