Sales Engineer - CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) - Alabama Area

Mitutoyo America Corporation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with commission

17 days PTO + 10 holidays per year

Year-end shutdown period

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Service recognition

Company vacation house in Florida

Job summary

Mitutoyo America Corporation in Alabama is seeking a Sales Engineer - CMM to support sales growth and customer relationships across the Alabama territory.

The role serves as the regional technical expert for Coordinate Measuring Machines, delivering demonstrations, technical sales support, and customer training, while collaborating with distributors and sales reps to develop tailored solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with additional specialized technical training.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate complex measurement solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support sales of Mitutoyo CMM products to distributors and end users throughout the assigned territory.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, target accounts, and customer relationships to drive sales growth.
• Serve as the regional technical expert for CMM products, providing application evaluations, product recommendations, and technical support.
• Conduct product and software demonstrations, customer training, and technical presentations.
• Partner with territory sales representatives and distributors to develop solutions and quotations that meet customer requirements.
• Conduct customer visits independently or alongside distributor sales personnel to promote products and support sales opportunities.
• Provide technical assistance throughout the sales process and post-sale support as needed.
• Develop distributor relationships and support product knowledge training, sales meetings, and promotional activities.
• Monitor territory sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate customer information, sales activities, and opportunities in the CRM system.
• Participate in regional sales meetings, industry trade shows, and company-sponsored training programs.
• Prepare and submit sales reports and other required documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMM software

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

Mitutoyo America Corporation

Location: Alabama
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Travel: Up to 50%, including overnight travel
Reports To: Regional Sales Manager

Position Overview

Mitutoyo America Corporation, a global leader in precision measurement technology, is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Sales Engineer - CMM to support sales growth and customer relationships throughout the Alabama territory.

This position serves as the regional technical expert for Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), providing application expertise, product demonstrations, technical sales support, and customer training. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with a customer-focused approach and a passion for developing business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and support sales of Mitutoyo CMM products to distributors and end users throughout the assigned territory.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, target accounts, and customer relationships to drive sales growth.
• Serve as the regional technical expert for CMM products, providing application evaluations, product recommendations, and technical support.
• Conduct product and software demonstrations, customer training, and technical presentations.
• Partner with territory sales representatives and distributors to develop solutions and quotations that meet customer requirements.
• Conduct customer visits independently or alongside distributor sales personnel to promote products and support sales opportunities.
• Provide technical assistance throughout the sales process and post-sale support as needed.
• Develop distributor relationships and support product knowledge training, sales meetings, and promotional activities.
• Monitor territory sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate customer information, sales activities, and opportunities in the CRM system.
• Participate in regional sales meetings, industry trade shows, and company-sponsored training programs.
• Prepare and submit sales reports and other required documentation in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, along with additional specialized technical training.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate complex measurement solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), dimensional metrology, or precision measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of CMM software, programming, applications, or product demonstrations.
• Experience in technical sales, applications engineering, manufacturing, or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience working with industrial distributors and manufacturing customers.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a self-motivated professional who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with customer interaction. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, building strong business relationships, and helping customers identify precision measurement solutions that meet their manufacturing and quality requirements.

Work Environment and Travel

This is a full-time position involving a combination of office work, customer-site visits, technical demonstrations, and regional travel. Travel of up to 50% is required, including frequent overnight travel outside the local area.

About Mitutoyo America Corporation

Mitutoyo America Corporation is a leading provider of precision measurement equipment, solutions, and services. Our products help manufacturers across a wide range of industries achieve accuracy, quality, and productivity.

We serve an important role in providing state-of-the-art measurement products to manufacturing companies throughout North America. We are the only full-line provider of Metrology solutions in North America that can satisfy every measurement challenge faced by our customers. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary package - $66K annual salary, plus commission
• Minimum 17 days PTO plus at least 10 paid holidays per year
• Shut down period at the end of the year
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan plus company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Recognition
• Company Vacation House in Florida

Join our team and contribute to delivering innovative measurement solutions and exceptional customer support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mitutoyo America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable laws. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified individuals with disabilities.