Schaeffler is hiring a Sales Engineer to join our humanoid robotics team. This role drives innovation by delivering advanced robotic solutions and leveraging sales engineering expertise to transform human-robot interaction. You will collaborate with industry experts, analyze market trends, and open new opportunities.
What You'll Do
- Carry out all sales activities to achieve commercial objectives for an assigned market segment or product line.
- Contribute to budget planning and plan your own revenues and customer prospects.
- Understand product strategy and consult clients on product applications and variances.
- Analyze market trends and report on technologies, customers, and competitors.
- Develop customer relationships and establish acquisition and negotiation boundaries.
- Align with cross-functional teams and contribute to budget planning.
- Prepare, conduct, and close negotiations on product, quantities, and pricing.
- Complete price breakdowns while working with industrial engineers.
- Monitor and report sales performance metrics for improvement.
- Manage projects that do not require dedicated engineering effort.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 3+ years of proven experience in generating new business, ideally within engineering or technology sectors.
- Solid understanding of engineering principles and physics relevant to robotics and vehicle systems.
- Hands-on knowledge of robotic or vehicle systems application and integration.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to identify market opportunities and drive growth.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster client relationships and close sales.
- Must have legal authorization to work in the US. This role does not offer visa sponsorship or support.
Nice to Have
- Preferably 5+ years of experience in automotive or robotics engineering environments.
- Practical experience with manufacturing cost analysis.
- Experience managing projects from inception to completion.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including effective delegation and team coordination.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings.
- Life insurance.
- 401k eligible with up to 6% company match.
- Eligible for annual bonus and merit-based salary increases.
- Regular employee appreciation and company events.
Schaeffler is a global company where we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation, contributing to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society.
