Technical Sales Engineer

Precision Drive Systems; Bessemer City (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drive Systems in Bessemer City, NC, is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to drive growth in CNC, automation, and robotics markets. You will translate complex technical challenges into compelling value propositions, manage the sales cycle from prospecting to close, and partner with engineering to deliver engineered solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in technical B2B sales and an engineering or technical manufacturing background.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical B2B sales experience.
• Background in CNC machinery, industrial automation, robotics, machine tools, motors, or manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow customer relationships across CNC, robotics, and automation markets.
• Generate new business opportunities and manage the sales process from prospecting through closing.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor helping customers solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Recommend spindle repair, rebuild, replacement, monitoring, and engineered solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and ROI-focused proposals.
• Collaborate with marketing, engineering, and operations teams to ensure exceptional customer outcomes.

Skills

Technical B2B sales

CNC machinery

Industrial automation

Robotics

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Engineering or technical manufacturing degree preferred

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer

Precision Drive Systems (PDS) is a leading provider of precision spindle design, repair, rebuild, remanufacturing, and electromechanical motion solutions serving the aerospace, automotive, woodworking, metalworking, composites, and industrial manufacturing and machine robotics markets.

PDS is seeking a motivated Technical Sales Engineer to help manufacturers improve productivity, reduce downtime, and maximize equipment performance through industry-leading spindle repair, replacement, monitoring, and automation solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and grow customer relationships across CNC, robotics, and automation markets.
• Generate new business opportunities and manage the sales process from prospecting through closing.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor helping customers solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Recommend spindle repair, rebuild, replacement, monitoring, and engineered solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and ROI-focused proposals.
• Collaborate with marketing, engineering, and operations teams to ensure exceptional customer outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of technical B2B sales experience.
• Background in CNC machinery, industrial automation, robotics, machine tools, motors, or manufacturing equipment.
• Strong communication, consultative selling, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to understand customer challenges and develop value-driven technical solutions.
• Engineering or technical manufacturing experience preferred.

Why PDS?

• Competitive compensation and uncapped commission
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Industry-leading products and services
• Technical training and support
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Ready to Make an Impact

If you’re passionate about advanced manufacturing, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to help customers maximize uptime and productivity, we want to hear from you.

Precision Drive Systems
Bessemer City, NC 28016
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