Technical Sales and Design Engineer

11 hours ago

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States WITRON Group Full time

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Technical Sales and Design Engineer

The Technical Sales and Design Engineer serves as the primary support specialist for the WITRON Business Development & Engineering team. Collaborating with internal business partners and external clients & vendors, a successful D&S Engineer will integrate the wide array of intra-logistics solutions offered by WITRON with our customers' specific and results-driven demands to design and deliver innovative and highly-effective automated warehouse solutions.

With experience and strong performance, the Technical Sales and Design Engineer may have further opportunities to advance into project and/or account management responsibilities in support of our business development, engineering and project realization / installation teams.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Serve as a liaison between potential customers and WITRON's design center in Germany
  • Work with potential customers to define design requirements and collect data
  • Work with colleagues to analyze data and present analysis results to potential customers
  • Present designs to potential customers
  • Assist in project hand-over to project management team once a contract has been signed

Education & Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of experience working in a customer-facing technical role
  • BS Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred; or a 4-year degree in a related field required

Skills & Knowledge

  • Basic knowledge of industrial automation and warehouse operations
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth and achieve objectives.
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively convey ideas, pitch products/services, and build relationships.
  • Leadership and Team Management: Experience in leading and motivating teams, delegating tasks, and fostering collaboration to achieve goals.
  • Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial metrics, budgeting, and resource allocation to make informed decisions and optimize ROI.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT
  • Knowledge of German language helpful but not required

Scheduling & Travel

  • During the initial training phase, the D&S Engineer will spend intermittent periods of several weeks or months at WITRON Headquarters in Parkstein, Germany
  • Availability to travel frequently to various locations in the U.S., Canada, and Europe

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WITRON is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Team Spirit

We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.

WITRON Bonus

Employees will have the opportunity to participate in our WITRON bonus program once eligible.

Social Benefits

WITRON has a tradition of observing "Special Days" in our employees lives and will provide added benefits or

bonuses to help celebrate certain milestones.

Top Equipment

We will provide you with brand name work apparel and professional tools to make sure all of our employees have the right equipment to do the job.

Corporate Culture

Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.

Support & Opportunity

Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.

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