Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly self-motivated, energetic Sales Engineer I to join our values oriented, dedicated team.  This person will tenaciously develop new business and manage all aspects of customer accounts related to our diverse precision manufacturing capabilities, with a focus on manufactured components for the medical industry.   Our Sales Engineers are instrumental in driving our growth in various markets. We are looking for a candidate with a proven history of selling manufacturing solutions and who will be a true representative of Penn United Technologies’ capabilities.  

Responsibilities for the Sales Engineer I include:  

• Provide technical marketing/manufacturing plans, strategies and ideas to new and current customers
• Cultivate and maintain an excellent rapport with clients to maintain longstanding relationships
• Manage all areas of customer accounts from customer services through accounts receivable
• Discuss and clarify product specifications and design data in order to provide technical assistance to both the customer and the Company
• Maintain regular contact with current and prospective customers to effectively communicate capabilities, and to develop and assure positive, long-term relationships with customer partners
• Respond appropriately to customer inquiries and provide follow-up. Troubleshoot customer problems, directing them to the appropriate areas of specialty when necessary

Qualifications for Sales Engineer I include:

• 5 years experience in Sales for manufacturing solutions or equivalent experience and education
• Experience in sales, business operations, or manufacturing in medical device markets strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• Depth of knowledge in precision manufacturing, tool & die, and stamping strongly preferred   
• Experience in reading and understanding blueprints, specifications and technical documents required
• Strong math and mechanical aptitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM software, email and productivity software
• Ability to travel approximately 40%
• Valid driver’s license required and ability to travel internationally

To the Sales Engineer I we offer:  We offer an outstanding array of benefits that reflect our commitment to the health and financial well-being of our employee-owners, including: 

• COMPETITIVE STARTING SALARY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TWO PAY INCREASES IN THE FIRST YEAR 
   
• HEALTH BENEFITS
  • Medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance that starts the first day
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Hearing Aid Coverage
     
• RETIREMENT
  • ESOP: 5% Company-paid contribution to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401K:  3% Company-paid contribution
  • 401K: 50% Company-paid match up to the first 6% you contribute
     
• MONTHLY PROFIT-SHARING PROGRAM
   
• WORK / LIFE BALANCE - Paid Time Away from Work
  • 15 Days of Paid time Off (PTO) your first year
  • 9 Paid Holidays
     
• OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE
  • Group Term Life
  • Short Term Disability (eligible first day)
  • Long Term Disability (after 6 months)
  • Voluntary Benefit package
     
• ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
  • Company car
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Temperature-controlled buildings
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Years of Service Recognition awards
     

About Us:

Penn United, a leading advanced contract manufacturer since 1971, provides the highest quality precision manufactured solutions for our customers’ complex needs. Our broad range of manufacturing services support a variety of industries including defense and aerospace, medical, connectivity, energy, fluid handling, and precision components for consumer goods. Through our diverse range of capabilities which includes Engineering, Precision Machining/Grinding, Stamping, Electroplating, Carbide Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, Plastic Injection Molding and more, our work plays a vital role in products used around the world every day. Penn United Technologies currently employs over 650 people in our employee-owned precision manufacturing company, with our corporate offices located approximately 35 miles northeast of Pittsburgh in Butler County.

         Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability