Sales Engineering Co-op: Transportation (Spring 2027)

Powerex-Iwata Air Technology Inc.; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel expenses covered

Onsite location Mt. Juliet, TN

Job summary

Powerex-Iwata Air Technology Inc. invites engineering students to join its Sales Engineering Co-op in Mount Juliet, TN. You’ll assist in territory management, customer support, product education, and market development while learning consultative, relationship-driven technical sales.

This co-op blends engineering with business and customer engagement, visiting sites and supporting senior staff. You’ll gain real-world experience, mentorship, and exposure to healthcare, laboratory, and industrial

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS/BA degree in Engineering, Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field; minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Interest in technical or consultative sales and engineering-driven products.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with engineers, contractors, and customers.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• CRM exposure is a plus; familiarity with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint is helpful.
• Travel with experienced sales professionals is possible.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with quotation, submittal, and follow-up activities.
• Learn how to go to market with a distribution network.
• Participate in customer visits, sales calls, and training sessions with senior staff.
• Assist with product and application training materials and presentations.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and account tracking.
• Maintain and update customer and opportunity data in CRM systems.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Engineering curiosity

Education

BS/BA degree (Engineering, Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field preferred)

Tools

CRM exposure

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Powerex-Iwata Air Technology Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Sales Engineering Co-op Locations: Mount Juliet, TN Term: Co-op

Come join Powerex, an industry leading provider of oil free compressed air and vacuum technology, where engineering excellence, innovation, and customer impact drive everything we do.

WHO WE ARE:

Powerex is an industry leader who designs and builds oil free compressed air and vacuum systems used in environments where performance matters most, from hospitals and laboratories to transit systems, and advanced manufacturing operations. For more than three decades, our teams of engineers, technicians, manufacturing and sales professionals have partnered with customers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver highly reliable, application driven solutions.

As part of Marmon and Berkshire Hathaway, Powerex offers the stability of a well-capitalized organization combined with the agility of a growing business. Employees have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, develop technical expertise, and build long term careers while contributing to systems that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries.

WHY CHOOSE THE POWEREX SALES ENGINEERING CO-OP:

Are you an engineering student who enjoys working with people to solve technical problems? The Powerex Sales Engineering Co-op program provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of sales, engineering, business, and customer engagement. Unlike traditional engineering co-ops, this role provides exposure to the business side of engineering. Students work alongside experienced sales professionals to learn how complex engineered systems are specified, built, sold and supported. You’ll visit customer sites and interact with industry professionals, while developing communication and leadership skills that set you apart from traditional engineering graduates.

Position Summary

The Sales Engineering Co-op will assist with territory management, customer support, product education, and market development activities while developing a strong understanding of consultative, relationship-driven technical sales, customer needs and industrial systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with quotation, submittal, and follow-up activities
• Learn how to go to market with a distribution network
• Participate in customer visits, sales calls, and training sessions alongside senior sales staff
• Assist with product and application training materials and presentations
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and account tracking
• Maintain and update customer and opportunity data in CRM systems

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Currently pursuing a BS/BA degree (Engineering, Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field preferred)
• Interest in technical or consultative sales and engineering-driven products
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to interact professionally with engineers, contractors, and customers
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CRM exposure is a plus
• Technical curiosity — experience or coursework related to engineering systems is beneficial but not required

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Travel Exposure

Co-op students will have opportunities to travel with experienced sales professionals to:

• Meet consulting engineers and contractors
• Participate in customer training events
• Observe how technical solutions are evaluated and specified

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in technical, consultative sales
• Learn how engineered systems are specified, sold, and supported
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced sales and engineering professionals
• Develop professional presentation and customer-facing communication skills
• Exposure to healthcare, laboratory, and industrial markets
• Experience working with distributors, contractors, consulting engineers, and facility owners
• Explore a career path that combines technical sales with an engineering skill set.

Many successful co-op students are considered for future co-op rotations or full-time opportunities with Powerex upon graduation.

This position is onsite at our Mt. Juliet, TN (Nashville Metro) location.

Sales travel expenses are fully covered.

A monthly housing stipend is available to students who are relocating more than 50 miles from their university for the co-op semester.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way.