Technical Sales Engineer – Fabrication Solutions

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Tube & Iron (CTI) is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to join our Fabrication & Engineered Solutions team in Romeoville, IL. You will be the link between customers, sales, and manufacturing, converting complex requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions.

Develop relationships, review drawings, prepare estimates for fabricated parts, weldments and assemblies, and support the full sales cycle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, technical sales, or a related environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute.
• Flexibility for occasional customer visits or off-site travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers, helping identify opportunities for new business.
• Put Your Technical Skills to Work: Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to prepare accurate cost estimates for fabricated parts, weldments, and assemblies.
• Support the Sales Process: Prepare quotes, enter customer orders, coordinate intercompany orders, and provide technical support throughout the sales cycle.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with sales, engineering, production, and manufacturing teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Drive Efficiency & Profitability: Evaluate manufacturing processes, production costs, and pricing opportunities to improve efficiency and maximize profitability.
• Find Better Solutions: Recommend new ideas, equipment, processes, and procedures that enhance operations and expand our capabilities.
• Ensure Quality & Consistency: Help develop and document manufacturing processes to support reliable, high-quality results.
• Analyze Results: Conduct postproduction cost reviews to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Connect with Customers: Participate in occasional customer visits to provide technical sales support and strengthen business relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chicago Tube & Iron (CTI) is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to join our Fabrication & Engineered Solutions team in Romeoville, IL. You will be the link between customers, sales, and manufacturing, converting complex requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions.

Develop relationships, review drawings, prepare estimates for fabricated parts, weldments and assemblies, and support the full sales cycle.