Technical Sales Engineer (47603)

About the role

RitterTech / RSA, an MCE Company, is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for their Automation & Electronic Controls department. The role is based in Bolingbrook or St. Charles, IL and is full-time.

Responsibilities

• Drive Automation Product Growth
• Own the growth and performance of automation products including linear actuators, servo motors, gearboxes, PLCs, motion controllers, VFDs, and supporting electronic controls across your assigned territory.
• Build OEM relationships where products can be specified into machine and equipment designs — creating repeat purchase demand as those machines are built and sold.
• Drive growth through owned accounts and active collaboration with the local sales team across Northern and Central Illinois and Indiana.
• Develop and execute a growth plan and strategy for automation products in partnership with the Regional Sales Manager.
• Participate in sales calls across the assigned region, supporting both inside and outside sales teams with technical expertise.
• Deliver Technical and Application Support
• Understand customer applications in depth and help specify the right products into equipment and machine designs.
• Develop electrical system designs and assist with cost estimating by working closely with the engineering team.
• Aid the sales team with value-added solution proposals and presentations tailored to each customer's specific application.
• Support electrical systems in the field as needed.
• Develop technical product and solution sales training in collaboration with Regional Sales Managers.
• Manage Accounts and Pipeline
• Manage an established base of approximately 50 to 60 customer accounts while actively developing new OEM and application-focused relationships.
• Record all account activity, contacts, and opportunities in CRM and ERP systems daily.
• Educate customers on the latest automation industry trends, technologies, and product capabilities.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on technical background in automation, electronic controls, electromechanical devices, or industrial controls.
• Significant expertise in automation products and automation network protocols — PLCs, motion controllers, VFDs, servo motors, linear actuators, or electromechanical systems.
• At least 1 to 3 years of technical sales or customer-facing technical experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Energetic, persuasive, and goal-oriented with strong time management and multitasking ability.
• Proficiency with ERP, CRM, inventory software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Nice to have:
• OEM selling experience or application-focused technical sales where products are specified into equipment designs.
• Experience selling into medical equipment manufacturers, paper converting, custom machine builders, food processing equipment, machine tooling, or hydraulic press manufacturers.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline (strongly preferred).
• Background in fluid power, hydraulics, or pneumatics in addition to electronic controls and automation.

Pay

Compensation & Benefits: Base + Commission. Details available upon request.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement — we invest in your development.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefit products.

About RitterTech / RSA

RitterTech is the founding division of Motion and Control Enterprises (MCE), established in 1951 and built on deep expertise in fluid power, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, and industrial distribution across the Midwest. RSA extends that capability with a focused automation and electronic controls product offering, serving manufacturers, OEMs, and industrial customers across Illinois and Indiana with the technical depth and product breadth to solve real application challenges. Together as part of MCE, a top-50 national industrial distributor with 25+ specialized companies and 60+ facilities across 18+ states, the RitterTech and RSA teams have the product access, technical resources, and customer reach to compete and win in the automation space.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RitterTech / RSA and MCE are proud Equal Opportunity Employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.