Sales Engineering Development Program

Timken; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

The Timken Company in North Canton, Ohio offers a Sales Engineering Development Program for graduates in mechanical engineering. The six-month training program at our Corporate Headquarters prepares you to apply technical knowledge to real customer challenges.

After training you will be placed into a sales office or territory within the United States, managing a portfolio of OEMs, distributors, and end users while building strong relationships.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience demonstrated in academic, extracurricular activities, or employment.
• Engineering internships/co-ops preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field; GPA 2.8 or above; eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Complete a six-month training program at our Corporate Headquarters.
• After training, join a sales office or territory within the United States.
• Manage a portfolio of OEMs, distributors, and end users, leveraging technical and commercial expertise.
• Build strong relationships and travel within your territory.

Skills

Leadership experience

Engineering internships

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

GPA 2.8+

Graduation: Dec 2026 - May 2027

Job description

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What The Timken Company makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world’s infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what’s next.

A career atTimken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world—improving the efficiency of today’s industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what’s possible in their world of motion.

What is the Sales Engineering Development Program?

Have you thought about a career in Sales? The Timken Company is looking for talented, outgoing, and highly energetic engineers who want a challenging and rewarding career.The Sales Engineering Development Program will allow you to apply your technical knowledge and expertise to solve our customer’s problems every day.

The Sales Engineering Development Program starts with a comprehensive 6-month training program based in our Corporate Headquarters in North Canton, Ohio. Our training program is one of the most respected in the industry and prepares you for future success. Through classroom and on-the-job training, you will be exposed to all aspects of The Timken Company's businesses and value selling techniques.

Upon completion of the training program, you will be placed into one of our sales offices or territories within the United States. You will have responsibility for a portfolio of business where you will leverage your technical and commercial expertise to solve customer challenges by offering The Timken Company's capabilities, products, and services. You will independently manage your customer territory consisting of original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and end users. A key to success in this role is building strong relationships. This role offers flexibility and travel within your territory.

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

• College graduate (December 2026 - May 2027).
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Engineering internships/co-ops preferred.
• Leadership experience demonstrated in academic or extra-curricular activities, or during employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  
• A culture of top performance
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits
  

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