Technical Sales Engineer - Mechanical & Manufacturing

DRT Holdings, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One benefits

401(k) with company match

Professional development and mentoring

Job summary

DRT is seeking a Sales Engineer to join the Dayton, Ohio team. This role blends mechanical engineering know-how with customer interaction to improve equipment performance and reliability, spanning parts, service, upgrades, and capital equipment.

Ideal candidates are graduates or early-career engineers who enjoy solving problems and translating technical knowledge into business value, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of customer operations, manufacturing processes, and installed equipment.
• Analyze equipment performance, service history, and needs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend technical solutions including replacement parts, upgrades, training, maintenance programs, and capital equipment.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Service, and Commercial teams to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and value-driven recommendations.
• Manage opportunities from discovery through implementation and follow-up.
• Support strategic account growth through proactive customer engagement and lifecycle planning.
• Utilize CRM and business systems to track opportunities and customer activity.

Skills

Customer engagement

Technical problem-solving

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering background

Tools

CRM

ERP

Power BI

Job description

DRT is seeking a Sales Engineer to join the Dayton, Ohio team. This role blends mechanical engineering know-how with customer interaction to improve equipment performance and reliability, spanning parts, service, upgrades, and capital equipment.

Ideal candidates are graduates or early-career engineers who enjoy solving problems and translating technical knowledge into business value, with strong communication and collaboration skills.