Automation Sales Engineer

Job overview

The Automation Sales Engineer role is onsite in the Upstate, SC area, with approximately 50% travel throughout North America and occasional travel to Germany. Compensation is described as a target base salary of approximately $100,000, with realistic first-year earnings around $130,000 and second-year potential of $150,000 or more. The employer provides custom automation systems to manufacturers. The engineer develops customer relationships and new business for automation solutions, identifies manufacturing challenges, and works with engineering teams on technical concepts and proposals. The role supports customer growth through presentations, negotiations, and industry engagement.

What you'll do

• Develop new business opportunities for custom automation solutions
• build relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and manufacturers
• identify automation opportunities and manufacturing challenges
• collaborate with engineering teams on technical concepts and proposals
• lead customer presentations, negotiations, and project discussions
• represent the company at customer visits, trade shows, and industry events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automation sales engineer

industrial automation

technical sales

custom manufacturing systems

oems

tier 1 suppliers

upstate sc

50% travel

company vehicle

$100k target base

$130k first-year earnings

$150k+ potential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company vehicle
• employee health insurance paid by company with 60% dependent coverage
• company-paid life insurance
• 401(k)
• 15 days PTO, 5 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.

Why this role

Approximately 50% travel; company vehicle; occasional travel to Germany; hands-on training may include time at German headquarters.

About the employer

Expert Connections is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.