Technical Sales Engineer - CNC & Machine Tool Industry

Sdmsconnect; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sdmsconnect is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to grow business across California in the CNC & machine tool industry. You will turn technical knowledge into practical manufacturing solutions and work in person within California territory.

The role requires deep CNC/mechanical tooling know-how, field-based collaboration with customers, distributors, and engineers, and travel across the region to support sales initiatives and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of sales experience in manufacturing or CNC machinery.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining and machine tool industry.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with machine tool manufacturers, distributors, and industrial customers across California.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing accounts.
• Sell technical solutions involving CNC machine tool probing, gauging, inspection, monitoring, and process control systems.
• Work with engineers and managers to understand customer needs.
• Provide technical product recommendations and help customers identify solutions.
• Explain product applications, capabilities, and benefits to customers.
• Monitor industry trends, competitors, and market opportunities.
• Prepare sales forecasts and territory updates.
• Support product promotions and sales initiatives.
• Represent the company at customer visits and industry events.

Skills

Technical sales

Communication

Negotiation

Territory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer – CNC & Machine Tool Industry

Location: California (Field-Based)
Compensation: $100,000–$130,000/year, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Person / Territory Travel

Have a background in CNC machining or machine tools and know how to turn technical knowledge into sales?

We're looking for an experienced Technical Sales Engineer to grow business across California for a well-established global manufacturer of advanced measurement, inspection, and process control solutions.

This is an opportunity for someone who understands the manufacturing floor, knows the CNC and machine tool industry, and enjoys working directly with customers to find solutions that improve machining accuracy, productivity, and overall manufacturing performance.

You'll work with manufacturers, machine tool builders, distributors, engineers, and other industry professionals, building relationships and helping customers identify the right technology for their operations.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Develop and maintain relationships with machine tool manufacturers, distributors, and industrial customers throughout California.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing accounts.
• Sell technical solutions involving CNC machine tool probing, precision measurement, gauging, inspection, monitoring, and process control systems.
• Work directly with engineers, manufacturing managers, technical teams, and company leadership to understand customer needs.
• Provide technical product recommendations and help customers identify solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Explain product applications, capabilities, and benefits to prospective and existing customers.
• Monitor industry trends, competitors, and market opportunities.
• Prepare sales forecasts, customer reports, and territory updates.
• Support product promotions and sales initiatives.
• Represent the company at customer visits and industry-related events.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate has a combination of technical manufacturing knowledge and proven sales experience.

Required Experience

• 5–7 years of sales experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, CNC machinery, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining and the machine tool industry.
• Proven ability to develop customer relationships and generate new business.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand customer applications and recommend technical solutions.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a territory independently.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned territory.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Additional Experience That Would Be a Plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Previous experience with CNC programming.
• Familiarity with PLCs, electrical schematics, and CNC machine controls.
• Experience selling machine tool probing, gauging, metrology, automation, or manufacturing technology.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual compensation range of $100,000–$130,000, based on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and vacation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Opportunity to work with an internationally recognized technology leader.
• Long-term professional growth and career development opportunities.

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you have experience in CNC, machine tools, or industrial manufacturing sales and enjoy helping customers solve technical challenges, we’d like to hear from you!