Sales Engineer – Defence

Harmonic Drive AG; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Bike leasing

EGYM Wellpass

Subsidized employee canteen

Free drinks & fruit

Employee parking spaces

Ergonomic workplace

Job summary

Harmonic Drive AG is seeking a sales engineer (m/f/d) in the defence sector to support customer acquisition and provide technical consulting. The ideal candidate will have a relevant technical degree and experience in sales, along with strong communication skills and a high willingness to travel.

Working in multiple industries such as aerospace and robotics, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of drive technology. Attractive benefits include a company pension scheme, bike leasing, and access to an employee canteen.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in sales of mechanical and mechatronic products is desirable.
• Knowledge of export control regulations and experience with export-relevant rules and approval procedures is important.
• Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Identify and approach new customers while maintaining existing relationships.
• Provide technical expertise and support for customer requirements.
• Develop tailored offers and conduct price negotiations.
• Coordinate and monitor projects from offer phase to implementation.
• Analyze market trends and identify new business opportunities.
• Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations.
• Coordinate with internal departments for customer satisfaction.
• Travel regularly for customer support and professional events.
• Ensure adherence to legal and safety regulations in international sales.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Intercultural competence

Education

Master’s or Diploma degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

New career opportunity in the defence sector! We are looking for a sales engineer (m/f/d) in the field of defence/military technology. If you have a technical degree, experience in sales and enjoy travelling worldwide to promote innovative solutions for our customers, then you've come to the right place!

For more than 50 years, Harmonic Drive SE has been developing, producing, and marketing highly precise drive solutions tailored individually to our customers worldwide. Whether in aerospace, robotics and automation, general mechanical engineering, the food industry, modern medical technology, or in special environments – maximum precision and quality for our customers are cornerstones of our corporate culture. Actively shaping the future in demanding industries together with and for our customers is a hallmark of our innovative strength in high-precision drive technology.

State‑of‑the‑art production and development facilities in Germany, Japan, and the USA, along with subsidiaries in Europe and Asia, ensure that we can offer highly specialized and intelligent drive solutions and mechatronic systems worldwide. Join our team and help shape the future of drive technology!

Your Tasks

• Customer Acquisition and Support: Identification and approach of new customers as well as maintenance of existing customer relationships in the military technology sector
• Technical Consulting: Providing technical expertise and support in addressing specific customer requirements
• Offer Preparation and Negotiation: Development of tailored offers and conducting price negotiations, considering both technical and economic aspects
• Project Management: Coordination and monitoring of projects from the offer phase to successful implementation
• Market Monitoring: Analysis of market trends, competitor activities, and identification of new business opportunities
• Product Presentations: Conducting product demonstrations and technical presentations for customers
• Collaboration with Internal Departments: Close coordination with development, production, and other relevant departments to ensure customer satisfaction
• Willingness to Travel: Regular business trips for customer support and participation in trade shows or professional events
• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to relevant legal and safety regulations in international sales

Your Profile

• Completed Master’s or Diploma degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering
• Professional experience in sales of mechanical and mechatronic products is desirable
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• High willingness to travel and intercultural competence
• Knowledge of export control regulations and experience with export‑relevant rules and approval procedures
• Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Company pension scheme
• Bike leasing
• EGYM Wellpass
• Subsidized employee canteen
• Free drinks & fruit
• Employee parking spaces
• Ergonomic workplace