Sales Engineer

Build and grow your career at the intersection of engineering, customer relationships, and real-world problem solving. We’re seeking a Sales Engineer to serve as a technical advisor to our customers—analyzing application needs, recommending automation solutions, and collaborating closely with our engineering teams to deliver high-quality systems. This role is ideal for a technically minded professional who enjoys translating complex engineering concepts into practical, customer-focused solutions while building long-term partnerships.

 

Headquartered in Monroeville, PA, Premier Automation designs and delivers custom automation and control solutions for industrial customers across a wide range of industries worldwide. As a Sales Engineer, you’ll represent our technical capabilities in the field, working directly with customers, engineers, and project teams from initial concept through implementation. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture where sales and engineering work hand-in-hand, and where your technical insight directly influences project success and customer satisfaction.

 

 

Our Benefits Package: Invested in Your Success

We believe in taking care of our team. Here’s how we do it:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with 100% company-paid deductible
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO), 10 paid company holidays, and paid sick leave
• Parental leave for growing families
• Company-paid vehicle allowance to support regional travel
• Education assistance for ongoing professional development
• $1,000 employee referral bonuses
• Employee wellness programs and flexible work arrangements

 

 

Your Experience at Premier

Here’s what you can expect from the role, the team, and the culture that supports you:

 

• Position Type: Full-time, salaried (non-commission)
• Location & Work Environment: Based out of our Monroeville, PA office, with frequent travel throughout the tri-state and greater Northeast region
• Schedule & Travel: Monday–Friday with flexibility; primarily day travel with approximately 10–15% overnight travel and up to 40% total travel
• Team & Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, project management, and customer support teams to ensure accurate scoping, quoting, and execution
• Hands-On Technical Engagement: Apply a strong technical foundation to customer-facing automation projects, with regular on-site visits to understand applications, validate requirements, and support solution development
• Growth & Development: Continue building technical depth in automation systems and customer applications while expanding skills in solution-based selling and account strategy
• Interview & Onboarding Process: Virtual interview, reference checks, and on-site interview with facility tour

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Sales Engineer, you will:

 

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts by building strong, long-term relationships grounded in technical trust
• Analyze customer technical requirements and applications, translating them into well-scoped automation and engineering solutions
• Prepare technically sound proposals and detailed quotations aligned with customer needs and system requirements
• Serve as a technical resource during pre-sales and post-sales phases, supporting solution development, clarification, and issue resolution
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to validate technical requirements, support accurate scoping and quoting, and ensure successful implementation
• Visit customer sites regularly to understand applications, verify design requirements, and strengthen partnerships
• Participate in industry conferences, trainings, and trade shows to expand technical knowledge and promote company capabilities

 

 

Experience and Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering field, preferably Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical sales experience
• 2–5+ years of professional experience applying engineering principles within automation, systems integration, or technical sales environments
• Strong, working understanding of industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, motor drives, and/or robotic automation
• Ability to develop and present technically sound proposals, and confidently discuss engineering solutions with customer engineering and operations teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with engineers, operators, and executive-level stakeholders
• Proficiency with CRM software and standard office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Comfortable working in customer facilities and supporting field-based activities, including travel up to 40%

 

 

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Premier Automation does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

 

Employment is conditional on passing a background check and drug screening, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

At Premier Automation, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team and our inclusive culture that respects, values, and embraces the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.