Senior Sales Engineer

ESI Motion; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Match

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

A technology-focused engineering firm in Simi Valley, California, is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to engage with customers and propose technical solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in sales engineering, a strong background in motion control systems, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real-world experience in sales engineering or technical customer-facing roles.
• Proven expertise in motor control, power conversion, and motion systems.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in customer meetings to gather application requirements.
• Provide expert responses to customer technical inquiries.
• Create high-quality technical documentation.

Skills

Motor control

Power conversion

Motion systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and technology-focused Senior Sales Engineer to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in our sales process. The main role is engaging with customers, understanding their applications, and proposing our products where they fit.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related Engineering discipline, and 5+ years recent experience in sales engineering or technical customer-facing roles. This individual will contribute to product definition and the creation of technical collateral.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participate in customer meetings and technical calls to gather application requirements and understand system needs.
• Provide expert responses to customer technical inquiries and recommend product solutions aligned with application goals and value propositions.

Technical Expertise

• Apply deep knowledge of motion control systems and motor control technologies, including permanent magnet and stepper motors.
• Support the specification and selection of motors and motor controllers for space and high-reliability applications.
• Demonstrate understanding of power conversion and energy storage technologies relevant to aerospace and space systems.
• Leverage familiarity with satellite systems, launch vehicles, rovers, and space robotics in customer and product support.
• Support and interpret qualification and acceptance testing procedures such as thermal cycling, thermal vacuum testing, vibration, and EMI/EMC.
• Apply knowledge of mission-critical reliability requirements, including fault tolerance, redundancy, and life cycle considerations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (NASA, ESA, ECSS, MIL-STD, IPC) and environmental testing protocols.
• Understand and apply principles related to space-grade components, including radiation-hardened electronics and derating practices.

Content Development

• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including datasheets, user manuals, application notes, white papers, and product usage videos.
• Contribute to proposal development by preparing technical content and solution overviews.
• Collaborate with engineering and product management teams to influence product roadmaps and future designs.
• Provide structured feedback from customer interactions to inform product development and enhancements.

Industry Presence

• Represent the company at trade shows, technical conferences, and industry events.
• Occasionally travel (up to 6 weeks per year) to customer sites for in-depth technical discussions and support activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sales engineering or technical customer-facing roles.
• Proven expertise in motor control, power conversion, and motion systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• A hands-on, 'get it done' attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Creativity and self-motivation to solve unique and complex technical problems
• Desire to lead teams and be promoted to higher levels of responsibility a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft products including Windows 7, Word, Excel, etc.
• Excellent oral and written English skills

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Match
• 9/80 Work Schedule

As part of the ESI Motion's commitment to this overall process as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, we will ensure all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination processes remain free of illegal discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and protected veteran status. ESI Motion ensures all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.