Gilson Engineering · 4 months ago
Applications Specialist w/Career Path to Outside Sales
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGilson Engineering is a company that offers a unique career path from applications support to outside sales. The Applications Specialist role involves analyzing customer processes to identify automation opportunities, providing technical support, and developing customer relationships while participating in professional development to transition into sales roles.
Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Analyze customer processes and challenges to identify automation opportunities
Recommend and configure appropriate solutions for industrial accounts in sectors such as Power Generation, Steel, Wastewater, Chemical, and Electrical Machinery
Serve as a technical resource to customers and internal teams
Support industrial accounts through phone, email, and virtual meetings
Develop customized proposals and solutions based on customer needs
Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring exceptional service
Participate in structured training to develop technical knowledge and sales skills
Learn company products, services, and industry-specific applications
Prepare for a transition into outside, consultative sales roles
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational, communication, time management, and multitasking skills
High mechanical aptitude and interest in gadgets or electrical devices
Desire and ability to work with industrial technologies and automation solutions
Willingness to relocate (after training) to PA, WV, OH, MI, KY, or FL
Company
Gilson Engineering
For more than 50 years Gilson Engineering has been built upon innovation, expertise, and the highest degree of integrity.
Founded in 1964
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase