Technical Sales Engineer

Magswitch Technologies; Superior (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid leave programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Magswitch Technologies seeks a Technical Sales Engineer for the Heavy Lifting Systems business. Lead application engineering, solution development, and coordination from opportunity through release, bridging Sales, customers, and external engineers to deliver safe, high‑performance below‑the‑hook lifting solutions across North America, Europe and Asia.

This role owns the technical definition of HLS projects, review drawings and analyses with external partners, and ensure compliance with ASME

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Structural Eng (required).
• 5+ years of engineered-to-order equipment experience in lifting devices, cranes, rigging, automation, or heavy industrial machinery.
• Ability to review CAD drawings, interpret FEA, and manage engineering documentation.
• Occasional international travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery with Sales and customers to define requirements, operating conditions, and system scope for engineered lifting solutions.
• Provide preliminary system sizing, feasibility assessments, and configuration recommendations.
• Translate customer and sales requirements into structured engineering scopes for outsourced partners.
• Own the technical definition from opportunity through engineering release, ensuring safe, manufacturable, and viable solutions.
• Serve as primary technical interface with external engineering/fabrication partners for configuration, calculations, and detailed design.
• Review and approve below-the-hook engineering drawings, calculations, and submittals.
• Ensure compliance with ASME BTH-1, CMAA, OSHA, and internal safety standards including SB30.20.
• Verify magnet selection, load paths, attachment design, safety factors, and review any provided FEA.
• Deliver complete engineering packages including drawings, BOMs, specs, lift plans, and documentation.
• Support service technicians during commissioning or escalations (primarily remote).
• Standardize engineering practices and documentation to improve scalability.
• Identify recurring issues and drive updates to standards and practices.
• Drive standardization of lifting system designs to reduce customization.
• Develop PM programs, spare parts inventory, and customer guidelines.

Skills

CAD drawings review

Interpret FEA

Engineering documentation

International travel

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Location: Superior, Colorado (HQ)

Reports To: Director of Operations

Business Unit: Heavy Lifting Systems (HLS)

Salary Range: 100K – 130K; depending on experience

Travel requirement: Up to 10% domestic and international, as required

PLEASE NOTE:

• This role is not open to third-party recruiting agencies
• This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Sales Engineer serves as the technical authority for the Heavy Lifting Systems business, leading application engineering, technical solution development, engineering coordination, and technical project definition from customer opportunity through engineering release. This role bridges Sales, customers, and external engineers—owning application definition, technical scoping, and engineering coordination—while helping establish the foundational processes, standards, and documentation needed to evolve toward in-house engineering over time. In addition, the role blends sales support, application engineering, and technical oversight to ensure safe, compliant, and high-performance below-the-hook lifting solutions across North America, Europe, and Asia. Success is measured by proposal accuracy, technical quality, reduced engineering risk, and enabling successful customer delivery.

Following engineering release, responsibility for project execution transfers to the Customer Delivery & Installation Manager while the Technical Sales Engineer remains the technical lead for engineering support and technical escalations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead technical discovery with Sales and customers to define application requirements, operating conditions, and system scope for engineered lifting solutions.
• Provide preliminary system sizing, application feasibility assessments, and configuration recommendations.
• Translate customer and sales requirements into structured engineering scopes for outsourced engineering partners.
• Own the technical definition of HLS projects from customer opportunity through engineering release, ensuring solutions are safe, manufacturable, commercially viable, and aligned with customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with external engineering and fabrication partners for system configuration, structural calculations, and detailed engineering design.
• Review and approve below-the-hook engineering drawings, calculations, and submittals.
• Ensure compliance with ASME BTH-1, CMAA, OSHA, and Magswitch internal safety standards, global standards, and SB30.20 (Below the hook lifting devices).
• Verify magnet selection, load paths, attachment design, safety factors, and review FEA when provided.
• Deliver complete engineering packages, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, lift plans, and technical documentation to enable successful project execution.
• Support service technicians and installation partners during commissioning or technical escalations (primarily remote).
• Standardize engineering practices, reusable designs, and technical documentation to improve scalability, reduce engineering effort, and support the long-term growth of the HLS business.
• Identify recurring application or installation issues and drive updates to engineering standards and design practices.
• Drive efforts to standardize lifting system, sub-assembly, and component designs to reduce one-off customization where practical.
• Develop Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs, spare part inventory, and customer best-practice guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related technical field (required).
• Minimum of five years of experience in engineered-to-order equipment, lifting devices, cranes, rigging, automation, or heavy industrial machinery.
• Ability to review CAD drawings, interpret FEA, and manage engineering documentation.
• Occasional international travel as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Willingness to obtain PE licensure where appropriate and to establish and manage a network of licensed Professional Engineers authorized to review and stamp documents in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Experience with below-the-hook devices or crane systems preferred.
• Knowledge of magnets or lifting systems.

ABOUT US

Magswitch is a global leader in magnetic lifting solutions. We design and manufacture advanced magnet technologies that help industrial and automation customers improve material handling safety and efficiency. Our products are widely used in automotive assembly and other automation heavy industries with manufacturing operations worldwide.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Paid leave programs
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability insurance

In accordance with Colorado law, the salary range disclosed for this role represents a good-faith estimate of the base compensation. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

Magswitch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws in every location where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.