Sales Engineer (Robotics & Welding)

Recruiter Summary of Position

• Job Title: Sales Engineer (Robotics & Welding)
• Location: On-site in Indianapolis, up to 50% travel
• Growth: Build a career selling advanced automation solutions with opportunities to expand into strategic accounts, large-scale manufacturing projects, and industry leadership.
• Required Skills: Technical sales and industrial automation. 6-axis robots and collaborative robots (cobots). MIG and TIG welding processes. Customer product demos and solution development. CRM management (HubSpot, Odoo). Sales forecasting and pipeline management.
• Preferred Skills: Plasma cutting systems and robotic integration. Manufacturing process improvement and application engineering. Technical training and support.
• Required Certifications/Licenses: Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience preferred. Valid Driver's License.

Employer Value Prop: Join a respected automation company helping manufacturers from small fabrication shops to global automotive facilities implement advanced robotic and welding solutions. Work with industry-leading technology. Enjoy strong earning potential through salary and commission while partnering with customers to modernize manufacturing through automation.

As a Sales Engineer, you'll combine technical expertise with consultative selling to help manufacturers solve complex challenges. Work directly with engineers, leaders, and business owners to design robotic automation solutions that improve productivity, quality, and efficiency. Every project is an opportunity to help customers bring new ideas to life while building partnerships and growing your automation career.

Why This Is Your Next Move

• Sell industry-leading robotic automation and welding technologies.
• Own the entire customer journey from discovery through implementation.
• Build trusted relationships with manufacturers across diverse industries.
• Earn a competitive salary with a strong commission potential.
• Attend trade shows, work with cutting-edge technology while expanding your expertise.

What You'll Do

• Develop qualified sales opportunities into long-term customer partnerships.
• Demonstrate robotic automation and welding solutions.
• Recommend technical solutions, prepare proposals, and close new business.
• Manage customer activity, forecasts, and opportunities using HubSpot and Odoo.
• Support customers through implementation, training, and ongoing success.
• Travel to customer sites, industry events, and trade shows as needed.

What Makes You Successful

• 5 years of sales experience in manufacturing, automation, robotics, and industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of MIG and TIG welding processes.
• Experience with 6-axis robots, collaborative robots, or robotic automation systems.
• Ability to communicate technical solutions to engineering, operations, and executive teams.
• Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Odoo, or similar.
• Self-motivated, organized, and driven to build lasting customer relationships.
• Comfortable traveling up to 50% to support customers and grow the business.

By applying for this job, you agree that we can text you (standard messaging rates may apply).