Technical Draftsman to Sales Engineer Trainee

Tower Extrusions Ltd.; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Extrusions Ltd. in Texas is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer Trainee who will support sales and engineering teams with technical drawings, part reviews, and customer communication, with the clear path to advance into a full Sales Engineer role.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with people, learning new technical skills, and contributing directly to customer success. On-site in Wylie, TX with occasional travel for customer visits.

Qualifications

• Auto CAD, Drafting, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Prior exposure to aluminum extrusion, machining, manufacturing, or fabrication is a plus but not required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for customer visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings and convert them into extrusion-ready technical documentation.
• Assist in developing CAD models, print revisions, tolerances, and technical notes.
• Support quoting activities through drawing interpretation and specification analysis.
• Work directly with engineering and production to ensure manufacturability of designs.
• Help troubleshoot customer issues and recommend solutions based on extrusion capabilities.
• Manage customer accounts and respond to technical and commercial inquiries.
• Visit customer sites to provide technical guidance and ensure successful applications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver accurate quotes, lead times, and project updates.
• Build long-term customer relationships through trust, responsiveness, and problem-solving.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Organized

Customer focus

Willingness to travel

Education

AutoCAD / Drafting related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Tower Extrusions Ltd. in Texas is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer Trainee who will support sales and engineering teams with technical drawings, part reviews, and customer communication, with the clear path to advance into a full Sales Engineer role.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with people, learning new technical skills, and contributing directly to customer success. On-site in Wylie, TX with occasional travel for customer visits.