Sales Engineer

About the role

Tri-Mation Industries is seeking a Sales Engineer to help drive the continued expansion of our custom automation business. You will identify, develop, and close opportunities for custom automation equipment and manufacturing solutions, serving as a trusted advisor to customers to improve their operations through automation technology.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, develop, and grow relationships with manufacturers across automotive, medical, consumer products, industrial, and related markets.
• Visit customers, understand production challenges, and identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Gather technical requirements, coordinate with engineering teams, develop proposals, and lead commercial discussions.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline, manage opportunities through CRM tools, and provide accurate sales forecasts.
• Increase market share, develop long-term customer partnerships, and support company growth objectives.
• 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.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare.

Additional benefits include growth opportunities, an innovative team environment, and a reputation for excellence in technical leadership and customer success.

Skills

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.