Technical Sales Engineer: European Machine Tools, On-site

Porta North America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Porta North America, Inc. seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to work on-site in the United States, collaborating with customers to understand manufacturing needs and recommend European machine tool solutions.

You will prepare technical proposals, conduct demonstrations and training, and support turnkey projects to ensure successful installation and operation. Daily activities include product demonstrations, training, responding to technical inquiries, and maintaining CRM records.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or industrial automation.
• Experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or customer-facing engineering roles within machine tools or related industrial products.
• Ability to conduct product demonstrations, training sessions, and technical presentations.
• Solid communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort working in a hands-on environment around production machinery; basic troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with standard office and CRM software; ability to prepare detailed proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product demonstrations and training at the facility.
• Prepare technical proposals and quotations.
• Support turnkey projects and collaborate with service and applications teams to ensure installation and operation.
• Respond to technical inquiries and provide pre- and post-sales support.
• Maintain accurate records in sales and CRM systems.
• Build long-term customer relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Porta North America, Inc. seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to work on-site in the United States, collaborating with customers to understand manufacturing needs and recommend European machine tool solutions.

You will prepare technical proposals, conduct demonstrations and training, and support turnkey projects to ensure successful installation and operation. Daily activities include product demonstrations, training, responding to technical inquiries, and maintaining CRM records.