Applications Engineer

Waunakee, WI 53597

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Applications / Sales Job Number: 42591055 Compensation: $70000-120000 / year

Job Description

Our client, a leader in the gearbox manufacturing industry, is seeking a highly skilled Sales Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who can bridge the gap between the sales team and customers. The ideal candidate will assist clients in selecting the best products for their unique needs, ensuring that each solution is tailored to deliver optimal performance. This role requires the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly, work closely with both the sales and design teams, and provide expert recommendations to customers.

Applications Engineer 
Location: Greater Madison Area
$$$: $80-120k (Based on Experience)
Comprehensive Benefits: Vision, Medical, Dental
Stability: Well-established company with a lot of tenure
Office: Modern, newly designed office space

Job Duties:
  • Work closely with the sales team to understand customer requirements and provide technical solutions to meet their needs.
  • Engage with customers to understand their specific gearbox requirements and provide expert recommendations for the most suitable products.
  • Provide technical support throughout the sales cycle, from pre-sales discussions to post-sale follow-up.
  • Coordinate with the design and engineering teams to ensure that customer requirements are met with feasible, high-performance solutions.
  • Assist in the preparation of technical proposals, product documentation, and specifications.
  • Offer product training and support to both internal teams and customers.
  • Manage the technical aspects of customer presentations and product demonstrations.
  • Troubleshoot any technical issues or concerns raised by customers and work toward quick and effective solutions.

Experience Needed: 

  • Bachelors in Engineering 
  • At least 3-4 years in either mechanical engineering, applications engineering, or project engineering
  • Experience with gearboxes or electric motors 

Meet Your Recruiter

Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter

Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.

Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.

As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.

One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.

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