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Michael Page

Applications Engineer | Naperville, IL

Michael Page, Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60564

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Overview Base pay range : $85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

The Application Engineer will be responsible for working closely with customers to understand their needs while being able to recommend tailored engineering solutions. The Sales Engineer role will also provide support throughout the entire sales process by creating proposals, collaborating with engineering/manufacturing teams, and ensuring solutions meet performance standards after installation.

Our client is a manufacturing company specializing in advanced vibration isolation systems and high-quality electronic enclosures for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. They are looking for a new Sales Engineer to join the team and serve as the first point of technical contact for customers, while bridging the gap with the manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for customer inquiries, showcasing technical knowledge and professionalism

Interpret customer requirements and guide internal teams to create effective, application-specific solutions

Collaborate closely with design, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to ensure customer expectations are met

Attend customer site visits, trade shows, and industry events to build relationships and identify opportunities

Help uncover emerging markets and business development prospects

Ensure CRM systems are kept up to date for effective reporting and opportunity tracking

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is highly preferred

Minimum 2 years of experience in technical sales or applications engineering within a manufacturing space

Experience with MIE Trak ERP or Microsoft Dynamics CRM is advantageous; other ERP/CRM experience required

Willing to travel to customer sites and industry events/tradeshows

Strong communication skills and a self-motivated personality

Job Offer

Base salary ranging from $85,000 - $105,000, depending on experience

Discretionary bonus paid out annually

3 weeks total time off to start

EEO Statement

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual\'s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Manufacturing

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