Technical Sales Engineer

Synerfac Inc; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Inc in Greensburg, PA is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to drive sales for UL 508A control panels, automation solutions, and low-voltage electrical systems. You will leverage deep technical knowledge to translate customer needs into reliable engineering proposals and accurate quotations.

You will build relationships with OEMs, system integrators, contractors, and engineers, present product demonstrations, and support projects through commissioning, with opportunities for growth in a

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales within automation or industrial controls.
• Strong knowledge of UL 508A panel design and electrical controls.
• Ability to read schematics, panel layouts, and control narratives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with OEMs, integrators, contractors, and engineers.
• Identify new business opportunities for UL 508A panels and automation systems.
• Review customer specs and drawings to develop technical solutions and quotations.
• Provide application engineering support and recommend control architectures.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams.
• Present product demonstrations and customer training; assist in proposals and bids.
• Support customers through installation, startup, and commissioning.

Skills

Technical sales

Industrial automation knowledge

Customer relationship management

Presentation skills

Reading electrical schematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Electrical design software

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer in Greensburg, PA to drive sales growth for custom control panels, automation solutions, and low-voltage electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical sales background with expertise in UL 508A control panel design, industrial controls, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with OEMs, system integrators, contractors, consulting engineers, and industrial end users.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities for UL 508A control panels, automation systems, and electrical control solutions.
• Review customer specifications, electrical drawings, and project requirements to develop technical solutions and accurate quotations.
• Provide application engineering support and recommend appropriate control system architectures and components.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Present technical presentations, product demonstrations, and provide customer training.
• Assist in preparing proposals, cost estimates, and bid packages.
• Support customers during project development, installation, startup, and commissioning phases.
• Maintain project pipelines, forecasts, and customer interactions within CRM systems.
• Remain current with industry standards including UL 508A, NEC, NFPA 79, and emerging automation technologies.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3-10+ years of experience in industrial automation, electrical controls, control panel manufacturing, or technical sales engineering.
• Firsthand experience with UL 508A industrial control panel design, assembly, or project management.
• Thorough understanding of low-voltage control systems, motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, relays, instrumentation, and power distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, one-line diagrams, and control narratives.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical proposals, quotations, and cost estimates.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and customer relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and electrical design software.
• Ability to travel for customer meetings, site visits, and industry events.