Sales Engineer

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching up to 7%

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) in Morristown, NJ is hiring a Sales Engineer to provide technical support on mid and high rise modernization projects. You will be the single point of contact during the bid stage, guiding feasibility and costing of custom features to drive project awards.

Responsibilities include accurate costing, managing lead times, and offering value-engineered options while mentoring Associate Sales Engineers. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in a sales engineering role (elevator related preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) required.
• Understanding of building/elevator codes (A17) preferred.
• Project management training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Single point of contact for the field organization during bid phase for all product lines.
• Ensures accurate costing of custom materials and engineering effort (hours).
• Accounts for lead-times during bidding to accommodate custom work.
• Provides sales organization with alternate bid options in order to drive applications to standard solutions.
• Considers value engineered solutions to improve financial performance by understanding commercial impact.
• Provides technical review support to other sales engineers.
• Drives the prebid, bid and award process while teaching the process to those involved.
• Conducts award calls with key stakeholders to drive accurate results.
• Executes and drives the above tasks to achieve departmental metrics as defined.

Skills

Sales engineering

Bid process management

Costing & pricing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Job description

Location: Morristown, NJ, United States

Job ID: 90870

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join us as a Sales Engineer

The Sales Engineer provides technical support on mid and high rise Modernization elevator projects on existing installations. The Sales Engineer is the single point of contact for sales during the bid stage. They provide guidance on product feasibility, costing of custom features and value engineered solutions. They drive the award of projects by preparing them for proper execution. The Sales Engineer supports the Modernization team by creating or improving processes and documentation to align with BDPs. They consistently act as a mentor to the Associate Sales Engineers.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Single point of contact for the field organization during bid phase for all product lines 30%
• Ensures accurate costing of custom materials and engineering effort (hours). 10%
• Accounts for lead-times during bidding to accommodate custom work 5%
• Provides sales organization with alternate bid options in order to drive applications to standard solutions. 10%
• Considers value engineered solutions to improve financial performance by understanding commercial impact. 20%
• Provides technical review support to other sales engineers 10%
• Drives the prebid, bid and award process while teaching the process to those involved 5%
• Conducts award calls with key stakeholders to drive accurate results 5%
• Executes and drives the above tasks to achieve departmental metrics as defined 5%

What You Bring

Education

• BACHELORS DEGREE ENGINEERING (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred)

Experience

• 1-3 years experience in sales engineering role (elevator related preferred)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• PREFERRED: Project Management Training
• PREFERRED: Understanding of building/elevator codes (A17)
• PREFERRED: Problem solving skills or lean six sigma

Travel/Physical/Other

• Approx. 20% travel may be required

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Base Salary $82,900 - $91,600

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include variable incentives or benefits. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance.

We Elevate... Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

Discover more on our career website.

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