Sales Engineer

Outsourced CAD Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food processing industry is seeking a motivated Applications Engineer who will engage with customers to tailor solutions and prepare accurate quotes. This role involves creating 2D layouts using AutoCAD, ensuring technical feasibility and collaboration with sales and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with quoting or specifying technical solutions is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret and develop technical drawings and system layouts.
• Strong communication skills for effective customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their food processing needs.
• Prepare and deliver accurate quotations for customised solutions.
• Create 2D layout drawings using AutoCAD or similar software.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical expertise

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

A dynamic and motivated Applications Engineer is sought to support customers in the food processing industry. This role requires collaboration with sales and engineering teams to create tailored solutions, provide accurate quotations, and generate clear and professional layout drawings.

Key Responsibilities:

Engage with customers to understand their food processing needs and system requirements

Prepare and deliver accurate quotations for customised technical solutions

Create 2D layout drawings using AutoCAD (or similar software)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness of solutions

Provide technical expertise to support the sales process
Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer engagement

Ability to interpret and develop technical drawings and system layouts

Experience with quoting or specifying technical solutions is advantageous

Background in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field is highly preferred