Technical Sales Engineer - Encoders Systems

Gruppo SKF; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO policy

Flexible work options

Comprehensive healthcare options

401K program with employer contributions

Bonus based on performance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gruppo SKF is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer specializing in Encoders Systems. This position requires a strong technical background combined with business acumen in automation and robotics. The ideal candidate will drive business development efforts with OEM customers and engage in both technical and commercial dialogues.

Key responsibilities include developing sales strategies, managing customer projects, and contributing to market feedback. This role offers the opportunity to work with a global leader in industrial solutions, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in encoders, industrial sensors, or motion control technologies.
• Exposure to OEM customers in automation, robotics, or industrial applications.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities with OEM customers.
• Support technical discussions and solution positioning.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and partners.

Skills

Experience in encoders

Customer-oriented mindset

Proficient in German and English

Business development experience

Ability to engage with stakeholders

Education

Engineering degree in electronics or mechatronics

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer – Encoders Systems

Requisition ID: 24236

Job Category: Engineering & Technology

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Blue Bell, PA, US

Salary Range: $123,000.00 to $139,000.00

About the Role

We are looking for a business‑driven professional with experience in encoders or industrial sensing technologies, able to combine technical understanding with customer engagement.

In this role, you will play a key part in developing new business opportunities with OEM customers, supporting the growth of SKF’s sensing‑enabled solutions, including encoder technologies.

Joining this team means being part of a fast‑evolving, entrepreneurial environment within a global industrial leader, where you can directly contribute to building the next generation of solutions and customer partnerships.

Your Mission

Your mission is to identify, develop and win new customer projects in automation, robotics and motion control applications — by combining your technical background with a strong commercial mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development
  • Develop new business opportunities with OEM customers in automation, robotics, machine tools and motion control
  • Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities, from early engagement to project closure
  • Understand customer needs, applications and architectures to position SKF solutions effectively
  • Contribute to account strategies in collaboration with regional Sales teams
• Interact with both engineering and commercial stakeholders
• Support technical discussions and solution positioning (with support from internal experts when needed)
• Build trusted relationships with customers and partners
• Internal Collaboration
  • Work closely with Sales, Product Management and Engineering teams
  • Provide market feedback to support product development and business strategy
  • Contribute to the promotion of SKF’s sensing and encoder solutions internally and externally

Profile

• Required Experience
  • Experience in encoders, industrial sensors, or motion control technologies
  • Exposure to OEM customers in automation, robotics, or industrial applications
  • Ability to engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders
• Mindset & Skills
  • Strong business drive and proactive approach
  • Customer‑oriented mindset
  • Ability to translate technical understanding into customer value
  • Autonomous, structured and result‑oriented
  • Professional proficiency in German and English
• Nice to Have
  • Experience in technical sales, application engineering, or business development
  • Knowledge of PLC, drives, robotics or motion control environments
  • Familiarity with encoder technologies (absolute/incremental, magnetic, inductive, optical)
  • Engineering degree in electronics or mechatronics or another relevant technical discipline

Benefits & Perks

• Be part of a strategic growth initiative within SKF
• Contribute to shaping the future of intelligent and sensing‑enabled solutions
• Work in a global, cross‑functional environment with strong technical and business exposure
• Combine autonomy, customer impact and technical learning
• Play an active role in expanding SKF’s presence in high‑growth markets such as robotics and automation
• Rest and Relaxation: Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays
• Work/Life Integration: SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well‑being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role
• Diversity in the Workplace: At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. We cultivate a culture of belonging and inclusive leadership
• Best in Class Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options, company‑paid life insurance, STD, LTD, supplemental critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and more
• Bonus: SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and management discretion
• Invest in your Future: Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution

Locations

Blue Bell, PA, US

Europe (Germany, Sweden, France or flexible)

Equal Opportunity Statement

SKF provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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