Sales Engineer - Rust Belt

Leybold; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vacation

Job summary

Leybold USA Inc is seeking a high-impact professional to serve as the primary customer-facing liaison between the Leybold factory and clients, educating partners on the latest vacuum technology and how it can elevate production capabilities.

The role combines home-office work with frequent on-site visits to advanced factories, focusing on educating engineers and management teams and promoting equipment upgrade solutions across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science or equivalent technical experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently from a home office environment.
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Split time evenly between home office and on-site visits educating engineers and management on vacuum technology.
• Promote Leybold products by designing and proposing equipment upgrade solutions.
• Develop and execute a strategic vision to grow business within the region.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences through expert technical support and product guidance.
• Represent Leybold at trade shows, seminars, and training sessions.
• Maintain company property including vehicle, computer, demo/loaner products, and stock.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent working

Problem solving

Quick learner

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Your role

This is a high-impact role that directly contributes to technological advancement. At Leybold, we empower companies to push the boundaries of innovation by providing cutting-edge vacuum solutions. In this position, you will collaborate with applications engineers to design and deliver equipment that enhances industrial process efficiency. Serving as the primary customer-facing liaison between the Leybold factory and our clients, you will educate partners on the latest advancements in vacuum technology and how they can elevate their production capabilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Split time evenly between the home office and on-site visits to some of the world’s most advanced factories, educating engineers and management teams on vacuum technology—a technically complex and impactful subject.
• Promote Leybold products by designing and proposing equipment upgrade solutions to an assigned account base within a geographic region. Focus areas include industrial markets such as metallurgy and materials, architectural glass, energy and energy physics, food production, space and rocket manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and electric vehicles, freeze-drying, silicon carbide, high-tech ceramics, and more.
• Develop and execute a strategic vision to grow business within the region, targeting both existing clients and new opportunities for Leybold products and services.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences through expert technical support and product selection guidance.
• Represent Leybold at trade shows, seminars, and training sessions to stay informed on industry trends, competitive offerings, and value-added services.
• Maintain company property—including vehicle, computer, office equipment, demo/loaner products, and consignment stock—both personally and at customer sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• High-energy individual with a strong sense of curiosity and a commitment to follow through and deliver results.
• Quick learner with the ability to think creatively and solve problems outside conventional approaches.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, or equivalent technical experience in an engineering-related role.
• Military veterans are encouraged to apply—Navy Nuclear (Nuke) experience is especially valued.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently from a home office environment.
• Familiarity with mechanical, vacuum, and fluid systems is a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% of the time.
• Strong proficiency in PC applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license required.

In return, we offer

• We believe there is always a better way. Open for change and feedback is what defines our culture.
• We support you on your journey: individual learning opportunities, world-wide job opportunities or technical training from our academy.
• The safety and well-being of our employees is important to us, which is why we set high standards for your workplace safety.
• We offer a competitive compensation package (Relocation Assistance, Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, 401k, Paternal and Maternal leave, relocation assistance, short-term and long-term disability and more)

LEYBOLD USA INC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disabled/Veterans.

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Job location

This remote role involves frequent travel—about 50%—including overnight and multi-day domestic and international trips. The employee may be exposed to mechanical parts, outdoor conditions, fumes, and occasional risks like electrical shock, vibration, and loud noise.

Physical requirements

Physical requirements include regular sitting, standing, walking, stair climbing, and verbal communication. Occasional tasks include typing, dialing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching. Lifting up to 20 pounds may be required. Frequent computer use and visual acuity—including close, color, distance, depth perception, and focus adjustment—are essential.

Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.