What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Quoting Specialist position at TRUMPF North America?
As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?
As an Engineering Sales Specialist, you’ll work with our customers, the sales team, and our tooling engineers. You'll bring technical expertise and excellent communication skills to every interaction — ensuring our customers get the best tooling solutions for their needs.
Key Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation in sheet metal fabrication and a customer-first mindset.
As an Engineering Sales Specialist, you’ll work with our customers, the sales team, and our tooling engineers. You'll bring technical expertise and excellent communication skills to every interaction — ensuring our customers get the best tooling solutions for their needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze customer specifications and drawing files to ensure feasibility.
- Provide detailed technical quotations for CNC press brake tooling.
- Collaborate with internal and sales teams to deliver accurate pricing and lead times for custom tooling.
- Engage directly with customers via phone, email, and in-person meetings to understand requirements and provide custom tooling solutions.
- Calculate load requirements and verify product specifications to ensure tooling meets TRUMPF and customer standards.
The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation in sheet metal fabrication and a customer-first mindset.
- Hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication, especially in tooling for forming, and bending applications strongly desired.
- Ability to conceptualize punch & die designs based on customer requirements.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, CAD files, and product specs.
- Strong communication skills — both verbal and written — with a solution-oriented approach.
- Experience with SolidWorks, SAP, and MS Excel is preferred.
- Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of technical experience in tooling or sheet metal fabrication required.