Sales Engineer - Telecom Racking Solutions

Precision Marshall Steel Company

Illinois

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Precision Marshall Steel Company is seeking a Sales Engineer to bridge customer needs with manufacturing capabilities and deliver elegant racking solutions for telecom applications. You will translate requirements into engineered products, own pricing, and lead cross-functional development to optimize margins.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of engineering experience with customer-facing exposure and a background in steel or industrial manufacturing.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field — or equivalent technical experience.
5+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years in a customer-facing or sales role.
Prior experience as a Sales Engineer is strongly preferred.
Ability to read technical drawings and apply manufacturing cost knowledge to pricing decisions.
Proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable 3D modeling software (preferred).
Background in steel racking, telecom, material handling, or industrial manufacturing a plus.

Responsibilities

Translate customer needs into engineered racking, cabinet, and cable management solutions.
Own quotes, pricing, and margin analysis for standard and custom products.
Lead new product development in partnership with Engineering, Production, and Purchasing.
Build Bills of Material (BOMs) and routings in our ERP system.
Present solutions directly to customers during site visits and technical reviews.
Use SolidWorks (preferred) to support design and product development activities.
Monitor competitive offerings and market trends to inform product strategy.