Technical Sales Engineer (48388)

Summary

Motion and Control Enterprises (MCE), through RitterTech/RSA, provides automation, electronic controls, and industrial distribution solutions to manufacturers, OEMs, and industrial customers. The Technical Sales Engineer will drive automation product growth, build OEM relationships, provide technical and application support, and manage customer accounts across the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Assist 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 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

Skills

• Strong hands-on technical background in automation, electronic controls, electromechanical devices, or industrial controls — this is the non-negotiable foundation of the role
• Ability to understand customer applications and help specify products into equipment or machine designs
• 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 — candidates with stronger technical backgrounds and less sales experience will be considered
• 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
• 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
• Background in fluid power, hydraulics, or pneumatics in addition to electronic controls and automation
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline — strongly preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Strong hands-on technical background in automation, electronic controls, electromechanical devices, or industrial controls — this is the non-negotiable foundation of the role
• Ability to understand customer applications and help specify products into equipment or machine designs
• 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 — candidates with stronger technical backgrounds and less sales experience will be considered
• 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
• 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
• Background in fluid power, hydraulics, or pneumatics in addition to electronic controls and automation

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline — strongly preferred

Benefits

• Base + Commission
• 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.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefit products.