Sales Application Engineer, Cleanroom

Job Description:

Position Summary:
The Department Technical Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting the Sales Application Engineering team by providing advanced technical expertise, reviewing and guiding complex project designs, and acting as a key liaison across departments. This role is ideal for a senior-level SAE who thrives on solving problems, mentoring peers, and ensuring technical excellence across the project lifecycle—from quotation through release to manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership
  • Serve as a go-to expert for complex or custom project quotations, designs, and engineering challenges.
  • Review and validate engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for accuracy and compliance.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to fellow team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.

• Project Support & Coordination
  • Collaborate with sales reps, customers, and internal teams to clarify technical requirements and guide viable solutions.
  • Support the development of accurate, competitive pricing and configuration for custom HVAC and modular systems.
  • Assist in coordinating project-related information with internal teams including Engineering, Production, and Purchasing.

• Process and Quality Assurance
  • Contribute to the improvement and adoption of department standards, tools, and templates used in quoting and order processing.
  • Ensure technical consistency and integrity in documentation released to manufacturing.
  • Help troubleshoot production issues related to released designs when needed.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as a technical liaison between Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to align project requirements and timelines.
  • Support change order evaluations and updates without impacting production schedules or ship dates

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred, equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Sales Application Engineering, Technical Sales, or similar.
• Strong technical proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor) and blueprint interpretation.
• Solid understanding of custom HVAC or mechanical systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP systems is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team-wide initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A technically skilled, detail-oriented professional who takes initiative.
• Enjoys problem-solving and supporting others through technical challenges.
• Comfortable acting as a mentor without formal authority.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Committed to continuous improvement and engineering quality.

Essential Mental and Physical Functions:

• Ability to perform detailed technical analysis and review complex information.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to participate in meetings, technical discussions, and occasional on‑site evaluations with customers or internal teams.
• Visual and auditory acuity necessary for reviewing technical documents and participating in discussions.
• Ability to remain focused when working on technical tasks for extended periods.

Work Environment:

• Work performed in an office and remote environment, with occasional on‑site visits as needed.
• May encounter mechanical equipment, elevated work areas, or loud noise when visiting manufacturing or customer locations.
• Compliance with applicable safety policies and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during on‑site visits.
• Regular collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and project support teams.

Benefits and Compensation Summary:

We take care of our people. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits to all full-time team members, including:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time-off

• Paid holidays

• Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts

• Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan Bonus

• Premium 401(k) plan

Pay Range:

$128,051.00 - $192,076.00