Technical Sales Engineer ( Urgent Hire)

Connect-Force; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect-Force is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to directly engage with customers in Metro Detroit, Michigan, delivering technically sound equipment solutions for automated manufacturing systems.

You will review drawings, prepare detailed proposals and cost estimates, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to ensure realistic and competitive solutions. The role emphasizes both technical depth and customer-facing interaction.

Qualifications

• Experience reading mechanical drawings and electrical documentation.
• Experience preparing technical proposals and quotations.
• Ability to review RFQs and supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer manufacturing needs and project goals.
• Review RFQs and drawings to determine requirements.
• Develop technical concepts and equipment solutions for automated machinery.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and project scopes.
• Estimate engineering hours, labor, materials, and costs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and project management teams.
• Present concepts to customers and address questions during the sales process.
• Identify risks and cost-saving opportunities before project awards.
• Support sales presentations, customer meetings, and handoffs.
• Build strong customer relationships as a technical resource.

Skills

Customer communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan | Full-Time | On-Site

About the Opportunity

A well-established industrial machinery company in Metro Detroit is looking to add a Technical Sales Engineer to its growing team. This is a confidential opportunity with a company that designs and builds highly engineered manufacturing equipment used by customers around the world.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys the technical side of engineering but also likes working with customers, developing creative solutions and helping turn an initial idea into a successful machine project. You will join a knowledgeable, down-to-earth team where people work hard, enjoy what they do and are encouraged to bring new ideas to the table.

No two projects are exactly the same, so this is not a position where you will be doing the same thing every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work directly with customers to understand their manufacturing needs, technical specifications and project goals.

• Review RFQs, drawings, specifications and supporting documentation to determine project requirements.

• Develop technical concepts and equipment solutions for automated machinery and manufacturing systems.

• Prepare detailed proposals, quotations, cost estimates and project scopes.

• Estimate engineering hours, labor, materials, purchased components and other project costs.

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and project-management teams to make sure proposed solutions are realistic and competitive.

• Present technical concepts and proposals to customers while answering questions throughout the sales process.

• Help identify potential risks, technical concerns and cost-saving opportunities before a project is awarded.

• Support sales presentations, customer meetings and project handoffs.

• Build strong customer relationships and serve as a trusted technical resource.

• Assist with occasional customer-site visits and industry events when needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as an Applications Engineer, Proposal Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Estimating Engineer or in a similar position.

• Experience with industrial machinery, automated equipment, machine tools or custom manufacturing systems.

• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, electrical documentation and customer specifications.

• Experience preparing technical proposals, quotations, estimates or project scopes.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand how complete machine systems operate.

• Comfortable communicating with customers as well as engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Ability to manage multiple proposals and priorities without losing attention to detail.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to recommend practical solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred, although equivalent hands-on industry experience will also be considered.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work on custom equipment and challenging projects instead of selling the same standard product every day.

• Join a friendly and experienced team that enjoys collaborating and solving problems together.

• Have direct involvement in projects from the original customer request through the final handoff.

• Work in an environment where your technical knowledge and ideas will be heard.

• Gain exposure to customers, engineering, sales and manufacturing under one roof.

• Join a growing organization with room to expand your responsibilities and advance your career.

Ready for Something New?

If you enjoy combining engineering, customer interaction and problem-solving, this could be a great next step. All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially.