Sales Engineer

Tri-Mation Industries is growing and seeking a Sales Engineer to help drive the continued expansion of our custom automation business. We are looking for motivated professionals with experience in industrial sales, manufacturing engineering, automation, or related fields who are excited to help manufacturers improve efficiency, quality, and profitability through innovative automation solutions.

At Tri-Mation, you'll work alongside a team of industry experts focused on delivering custom automation systems, robotic assembly equipment, machine vision systems, test systems, and turnkey manufacturing solutions. Our team combines technical expertise, entrepreneurial agility, and a collaborative culture that has fueled more than 25 years of success.

Why Join Tri-Mation?

• Industry-Leading Benefits: Enjoy one of the region's most competitive benefits packages, including 100% employer-paid healthcare.
• Growth Opportunities: Join a company positioned for significant growth with opportunities for professional advancement.
• Innovative Team Environment: Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technology leaders who are passionate about solving complex manufacturing challenges.
• Reputation for Excellence: Become part of a respected organization known for technical leadership, innovation, and customer success.

The Role

As a Sales Engineer, you will identify, develop, and close opportunities for custom automation equipment and manufacturing solutions. You will serve as a trusted advisor to customers, helping them identify opportunities to improve their operations through automation technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Prospect, develop, and grow relationships with manufacturers across automotive, medical, consumer products, industrial, and related markets.
• Customer Engagement: Visit customers, understand production challenges, and identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Opportunity Management: Gather technical requirements, coordinate with engineering teams, develop proposals, and lead commercial discussions.
• Pipeline & Forecasting: Maintain an active sales pipeline, manage opportunities through CRM tools, and provide accurate sales forecasts.
• Strategic Growth: Increase market share, develop long-term customer partnerships, and support company growth objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, estimating, project management, and leadership teams to deliver winning solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of industrial sales, automation sales, manufacturing engineering, or related experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 40-50%.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling custom automation or manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of robotics, machine vision, controls, assembly systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with automotive suppliers, OEMs, and industrial manufacturers.
• Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce.

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated professional who is passionate about building relationships and delivering innovative solutions. If you're ready to join a growing company where technology, teamwork, and customer success drive everything we do, we encourage you to apply.

To be successful at Tri-Mation, you must demonstrate strong teamwork, accountability, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, relationship-building, and initiative while embracing our culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

For more information on the role please download the full job description below.

Salary: $70000 - $85000 per year