Technical Sales & Design Engineer

WITRON Group; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Competitive benefits

Job summary

WITRON Group in Arlington Heights, IL, is seeking a Technical Sales & Design Engineer to support business development and engineering teams in the sales and solution design process for automated warehouse and intralogistics systems.

You will gather customer requirements, analyze data, and collaborate with internal teams to craft practical designs and compelling proposals that drive productivity and long-term operational performance. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related technical field.
• 1+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical, engineering, automation, logistics, or manufacturing role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison between customers and engineering/design teams.
• Gather customer requirements and operational data to support solution development.
• Analyze data and design automated warehouse and material handling solutions.
• Assist with system layouts, proposals, and solution documentation.
• Present concepts and recommendations to customers and support sales activities.
• Coordinate project handoff to project management and implementation teams.
• Collaborate across business development, engineering, and operations during projects.

Skills

Warehouse operations understanding

Data analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer relationship skills

Microsoft Office

German language (bonus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This is WITRON

Join WITRON as Technical Sales & Design Engineer!

The Technical Sales & Design Engineer serves as a key technical resource supporting WITRON's Business Development and Engineering teams throughout the sales and solution design process. This role combines engineering expertise, analytical problem-solving, customer engagement, and technical sales support to develop innovative automated warehouse and intralogistics solutions tailored to customer requirements.

Working closely with internal engineering teams, project stakeholders, international design, customers, and strategic partners, the Technical Sales & Design Engineer will evaluate operational requirements, analyze data, develop conceptual system designs, and communicate technical solutions that deliver measurable business value. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies while helping customers improve productivity, efficiency, throughput, accuracy, and long-term operational performance.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison between customers and WITRON's engineering and design teams.
• Gather customer requirements, operational data, and facility information to support solution development.
• Analyze data and collaborate with engineering teams to design automated warehouse and material handling solutions.
• Assist with system layouts, technical proposals, presentations, and solution documentation.
• Present concepts and recommendations to customers and support technical sales activities.
• Coordinate project handoff to project management and implementation teams.
• Work cross-functionally with business development, engineering, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related technical field.
• 1+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical, engineering, automation, logistics, or manufacturing role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience with warehouse automation, material handling systems, robotics, or industrial automation.
• Exposure to technical sales, system design, or supply chain operations.

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of warehouse operations, material handling, and automation technologies.
• Ability to analyze operational data and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and customer relationship skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• German language skills are a plus but not required.

Travel & Training

• Initial training includes periods of travel to WITRON Headquarters in Parkstein, Germany.
• Ability to travel up to 50% throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
• Flexibility to support collaboration across international time zones.

Why WITRON?

• Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.
• Continuous Growth: Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Competitive Benefits: WITRON values employees and strives to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer three (3) bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits. We offer company paid Basic Life, Dependent Life, AD'D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance. We offer a great 401(k) match, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and much more!

Join WITRON and be part of a team that's shaping the future of automation logistics!

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Our benefits at Arlington Heights

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Team Spirit

We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.

WITRON Bonus

Employees will have the opportunity to participate in our WITRON bonus program once eligible.

Social Benefits

WITRON has a tradition of observing “Special Days” in our employees lives and will provide added benefits or bonuses to help celebrate certain milestones.

Top Equipment

We will provide you with brand name work apparel and professional tools to make sure all of our employees have the right equipment to do the job.

Corporate Culture

Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.

Support & Opportunity

Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.

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