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Vortex® - Solids & Bulk Handling Components · 1 month ago

System Sales Engineer (Vortex Companies)

Salina, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Vortex® is a company specializing in solids and bulk handling components, and they are seeking a System Sales Engineer to support the sale of dry bulk material handling systems. This role focuses on front-end application support and technical sales, working closely with customers to define system concepts and clarify scope early in the sales process.

Consumer Goods

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Act as a technical sales and application resource for dry bulk material handling systems

Work with customers to understand material properties, process goals, flow requirements, and operating constraints

Support sales efforts related to railcar loading, truck loading, and upstream material flow

Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and application reviews to develop solution concepts

Assist in positioning solutions that improve flow reliability, safety, and operational efficiency

Support definition of system-level concepts involving:

Fill Efficiency Devices

Railcar and truck loading spouts and positioners

Bin discharge devices, feeders, and gates

Air gravity conveyors and related flow equipment

Interfaces with mechanical or pneumatic conveying systems

Dust control and material containment

Control Systems

Review customer layouts, P&IDs, and specifications to identify system interfaces and constraints

Provide application guidance on equipment selection without owning detailed calculations or final engineering

Maintain general working knowledge of:

Air gravity conveyor systems and operating principles

Bin activators, slide gates, rotary valves, diverters, and feeders

Common bulk material flow challenges (flooding, rat-holing, segregation, dusting)

Help customers and sales teams understand how upstream equipment choices impact downstream loading performance

Maintain familiarity with industrial automation concepts related to bulk handling systems

Assist in gathering customer requirements for sensors, interlocks, and loading sequences

Coordinate with controls and engineering teams to communicate functional expectations

Support clarification of control-related scope during the proposal and order process

Assist with development of technical content for proposals, including:

Equipment descriptions and options

Application assumptions and exclusions

Interface definitions between equipment and systems

Support project handoff from sales to engineering at order kickoff

Participate in customer clarification calls during project execution as needed

Share application feedback and lessons learned with engineering and product teams

Provide insight into customer needs, industry trends, and competitive solutions

Support development of application standards, training materials, and sales tools

Qualification

Dry bulk material handlingIndustrial equipment salesMaterial flow conceptsIndustrial control systemsAir gravity conveyorsSolution-oriented mindsetCommunication skillsDetail-oriented