Sales Engineer

Job Description
Job Description
Title
: Sales Engineer
Location
: Northbrook, IL
Hire Type
: Direct Hire
Compensation
: $90-100K + Bonus
Overview:
We are seeking a Sales Applications Engineer to drive new business development and support the sale of custom automation solutions within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. This role combines technical sales, customer relationship management, and application engineering to identify opportunities, develop proposals, and support projects from concept through execution.

Job Duties

Develop new business opportunities and maintain relationships with existing customers
Identify and qualify automation projects based on technical fit, scope, and budget
Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate automation solutions
Prepare sales proposals, project budgets, and customer presentations
Interpret User Requirement Specifications (URS) and develop sequences of operation
Present technical solutions to customers and support the sales process
Assist project teams after project award, including managing scope changes and customer communications
Support financial discussions related to project changes and enhancements
Qualifications:
Experience selling automation equipment, custom machinery, or engineered systems
Pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences industry experience preferred
Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly automation processes
Experience developing technical proposals, budgets, and presentations
Ability to understand customer requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.