Technical Sales Engineer – Custom Automation for Manufacturing

Connect-Force; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect-Force in Metro Detroit is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to bridge engineering and customer collaboration on custom machinery projects.

You will review specifications, develop technical concepts, prepare proposals and cost estimates, and present solutions to customers throughout the sales process. Collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams is essential to deliver accurate, competitive solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial machinery, automated equipment, machine tools or custom manufacturing systems.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, electrical documentation and customer specifications.
• Experience preparing technical proposals, quotations, estimates or project scopes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to recommend practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to understand their manufacturing needs, technical specifications and project goals.
• Review RFQs, drawings, specifications and supporting documentation to determine project requirements.
• Develop technical concepts and equipment solutions for automated machinery and manufacturing systems.
• Prepare detailed proposals, quotations, cost estimates and project scopes.
• Estimate engineering hours, labor, materials, purchased components and other project costs.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and project-management teams to make sure proposed solutions are realistic and competitive.
• Present technical concepts and proposals to customers while answering questions throughout the sales process.
• Help identify potential risks, technical concerns and cost-saving opportunities before a project is awarded.
• Support sales presentations, customer meetings and project handoffs.
• Build strong customer relationships and serve as a trusted technical resource.
• Assist with occasional customer-site visits and industry events when needed.

Job description

Connect-Force in Metro Detroit is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to bridge engineering and customer collaboration on custom machinery projects.

You will review specifications, develop technical concepts, prepare proposals and cost estimates, and present solutions to customers throughout the sales process. Collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams is essential to deliver accurate, competitive solutions.