Oerlikon · 3 months ago
Sales Engineer
Westbury, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yrOerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering and additive manufacturing. They are seeking a Sales Engineer to act as a consultant to the sales organization, focusing on custom automated coating solutions and closing high-value sales while minimizing commercial risk.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Consult with the Key Account Manager to define the scope of the project being considered
Define and or approve the equipment being proposed to the prospective customer
Gather the data required in making the equipment selection specifications
Involve the support of Systems Engineering staff as required to complete project requirements
Prepare a cost worksheet using Microsoft Excel that will be used to prepare the quotation and presentation package for the prospective customer
Prepare customized correspondence as required to be included in the formal presentation package
Interact with Project Management and Field Service in preparing and approving finished proposals and quotations
Discuss presentation documentation with Key Account Manager and prospective customer as necessary to satisfy the information requirements of the prospect
Prepare and deliver formal presentations to the prospect as circumstances demand
Perform site reviews as necessary to insure suitability of the prospects proposed site, with regard to size constraints, and available facilities for the proposed system- this also involves some concept selling and prospect qualification
Work with the members of the Systems team to develop computer tools and techniques for streamlining the process of proposal preparation- this involves vendor meeting and negotiations as well as department meetings and correspondence related to projects in process
Maintain the technical accuracy of the proposal documentation, so as to always have current information in the prospect’s hands
Prepare reports as required to track business and projects
Perform special projects as required to accomplish some specific task or goal as required by the department’s operations and objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing or Business; experience may substitute
Thermal spray process knowledge for all T/S processes
Specific product knowledge and familiarity with engineering and scientific principles sufficient to identify technical problems and communicate them to engineering staff in standard terminology and methodology
Highly developed sales and negotiation skills
Contract and Project Management skills
A high degree of skill in problem solving both 'creative' or original solutions to sales challenges and 'disaster control' problems
Excellent computer skills especially the use of MS Excel and MS Word
Job requires a US Person
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!
Company
Oerlikon
Oerlikon is a leading high-tech industrial group specializing in machine and plant engineering.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$435.25M2025-08-20Post Ipo Debt· $435.25M
2010-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Shain Singer, MBA
Chief Financial Officer/ Controller
George Rathbun, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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