Technical Sales Engineer – Heavy Lifting Solutions

Magswitch Technologies; Superior (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid leave programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Magswitch Technologies seeks a Technical Sales Engineer for the Heavy Lifting Systems business. Lead application engineering, solution development, and coordination from opportunity through release, bridging Sales, customers, and external engineers to deliver safe, high‑performance below‑the‑hook lifting solutions across North America, Europe and Asia.

This role owns the technical definition of HLS projects, review drawings and analyses with external partners, and ensure compliance with ASME

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Structural Eng (required).
• 5+ years of engineered-to-order equipment experience in lifting devices, cranes, rigging, automation, or heavy industrial machinery.
• Ability to review CAD drawings, interpret FEA, and manage engineering documentation.
• Occasional international travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery with Sales and customers to define requirements, operating conditions, and system scope for engineered lifting solutions.
• Provide preliminary system sizing, feasibility assessments, and configuration recommendations.
• Translate customer and sales requirements into structured engineering scopes for outsourced partners.
• Own the technical definition from opportunity through engineering release, ensuring safe, manufacturable, and viable solutions.
• Serve as primary technical interface with external engineering/fabrication partners for configuration, calculations, and detailed design.
• Review and approve below-the-hook engineering drawings, calculations, and submittals.
• Ensure compliance with ASME BTH-1, CMAA, OSHA, and internal safety standards including SB30.20.
• Verify magnet selection, load paths, attachment design, safety factors, and review any provided FEA.
• Deliver complete engineering packages including drawings, BOMs, specs, lift plans, and documentation.
• Support service technicians during commissioning or escalations (primarily remote).
• Standardize engineering practices and documentation to improve scalability.
• Identify recurring issues and drive updates to standards and practices.
• Drive standardization of lifting system designs to reduce customization.
• Develop PM programs, spare parts inventory, and customer guidelines.

Skills

CAD drawings review

Interpret FEA

Engineering documentation

International travel

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Magswitch Technologies seeks a Technical Sales Engineer for the Heavy Lifting Systems business. Lead application engineering, solution development, and coordination from opportunity through release, bridging Sales, customers, and external engineers to deliver safe, high‑performance below‑the‑hook lifting solutions across North America, Europe and Asia.

This role owns the technical definition of HLS projects, review drawings and analyses with external partners, and ensure compliance with ASME