What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Engineering Assistant position at Jennmar Automation?
JOB SUMMARY:
Are you a technically minded problem‑solver with a passion for engineering, custom machinery, and customer collaboration? We’re looking for a Sales Engineering Assistant to support our design, estimating, and quoting functions—helping turn customer concepts into complete engineered solutions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a sales-related field preferred
- 5 years of prior experience with an automation integration company
- Experience and proficiency in SolidWorks (part modeling, assemblies, layouts, and basic mechanical design)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience estimating or supporting quotes for special machines, custom automation, material handling equipment, or similar mechanical systems.
- Understanding of mechanical components, manufacturing methods, machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.
- Ability to read and create technical drawings and schematics.
- Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with customers and internal teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Familiarity with robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, motion systems, or industrial automation components.
- Ability to generate clear presentation materials and quote packages.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop concept models, layouts, and preliminary designs for custom equipment and special machines using SolidWorks.
- Assist with creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and presentation renderings to support sales quotations.
- Review customer specifications and translate functional requirements into workable design concepts.
- Support engineering handoff by preparing clear design documentation for internal teams.
- Prepare accurate material, component, and fabrication cost estimates for custom equipment projects.
- Collaborate with vendors to obtain pricing for purchased components, machining, and outsourced processes.
- Build detailed quotes, proposals, and costing breakdowns for internal review and customer delivery.
- Evaluate labor requirements, assembly needs, and engineering hours based on project complexity.
- Assist Sales Engineers with technical discussions, project scoping, and customer follow‑ups.
- Help prepare proposal packages, concept presentations, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain organized project files, quote records, and revision histories.
- Work closely with mechanical engineering, controls, purchasing, and production teams.
- Participate in internal design reviews, brainstorming discussions, and project kickoff sessions.
- Support continuous improvement in estimating processes, component libraries, and costing tools.
Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; free concierge primary care; voluntary 401k plan currently matching up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life, long and short-term disability coverage.
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