Automation Sales Engineer

Full Time Position

Automation Sales Engineer

Location

New Jersey

Experience

0 - 2 Years

Background

G7 Automation, a growing engineering and systems integration firm, is seeking motivated individuals who can enhance the organization. This is an exciting time. As an emerging presence in the systems integration field there will be numerous opportunities for you to assume responsibility and lead as the company grows.

About G7 Automation

G7 Automation guides our clients through the labyrinth of master planning, conceptualization, design, procurement and implementation of automation systems to meet specific application or facility needs of a wide variety of customers both commercial and industrial.

Your Role

We are seeking an entry-level Automation Sales Engineer to work with the Principal of the company. The individual will train almost exclusively as a member of the operations team for the first 6-12 months.

As a member of the operations team, you will be required to wear many hats. These projects will involve system detail design documentation, SCADA software development, PLC programming, panel and server communications/ networking configuration, factory testing and system startup onsite. During startups you will work on construction sites with mechanical and electrical installation teams as well as interact with employees at our customer’s facility. Some overnight travel will be required for onsite startup.

After 6 months the individual will begin to transition to the role of Sales Engineer by working with the Principal to help manage accounts, estimate and prepare proposals. You will learn strategic selling and negotiation first hand. After 2 years, the plan is for this individual to transition to a Business Development Engineer compensated by a Salary plus commission.

Your Skills

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Marine Engineering is required
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required
• Aptitude for relationship building is required
• Experience with sales is NOT required
• Aptitude for technical writing is required
• The ability to work independently as well as on a project team is required
• Proven presentation skills are a plus
• Demonstrated leadership ability is a plus
• Experience with PLC or SCADA programming software is a plus
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
• Strong information technology infrastructure skills are a plus
• Aptitude to troubleshoot the instrumentation/equipment with which our systems interface is a plus

The Sales Engineer Position Offers

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus to start
• Compensation migrating to salary plus commission within 2 years
• Benefits: Matching 401k, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Disability
• Paid vacation
• Ongoing professional training
• Business expense reimbursement in accordance with our company policy

Pay: From $71,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person