Sales Project Engineer (3683362)

Location: East Dundee, ILDepartment: SalesReports To: Regional Sales ManagerJob Type: Full-Time

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Company OverviewOur client is an Italian industrial group with a global presence, specializing in process cooling and temperature control systems. The company designs and manufactures customized solutions for a wide range of industries, including plastics and rubber, food and beverage, metals, energy, and data centers. Its portfolio includes industrial chillers, adiabatic cooling systems, temperature control units, and integrated cooling solutions designed to improve productivity, product quality, energy efficiency, and water savings. Combining engineering expertise with technical consulting and service support, the company helps customers identify and implement solutions tailored to their production processes.
Job overview:The Sales Project Engineer supports the sales organization by providing technical expertise throughout the sales and project lifecycle. This role works closely with customers and internal teams to understand application requirements, develop system solutions, prepare proposals, and support projects from initial inquiry through order execution, system delivery and installation and finally working with our client’s service team for system startup.The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities:Technical Sales Support & Application EngineeringWork directly with sales and customers to:Understand customer process requirements, specifications, and application needsRecommend and configure appropriate products and system solutionsDetermine best product applications based on performance, cost, and customer requirementsServe as a technical resource to sales during customer meetings, calls, and presentations as needed
Proposal Creation & ManagementDevelop accurate and competitive technical proposals, including:System configurations and part selectionsTechnical descriptions and scope definitionsProposal revisions based on customer feedback and scope changesMaintain proposal version control and documentation accuracy
CRM & Data ManagementCreate and maintain accurate CRM records, including:Opportunity dataPart numbers and system configurationsProposal revisions and customer communicationsEnsure data accuracy to support forecasting, reporting, and order processing
Project Management CoordinationCoordinate the transition from sales order to project startup, including:Documentation packet creation necessary for installation (Engineering pack)Technical handoff to service teamsConfirmation of project scope, deliverables, timelines, and customer expectationsCoordinate with all necessary internal company groups to meet project timelinesAct as a point of contact during the order execution phase for all customer-related questions, comments, or concerns.
Startup & Customer Support Coordination xzbcwsv Coordinate system startup activities with service teamsSupport during commissioning by addressing technical questions and clarifying scopeCommunicate field feedback, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities back to the sales and engineering teams
Required Skills and Qualifications:Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineeringBilingual in Spanish (speaking, writing and reading)Fluent in English (speaking, writing and reading)1-2 yrs. Working experience in the degreed fieldAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external contractors and customersAnalytical and strategic thinking skillsGood communication skillsProject work experienceGood organizational and time management skillsCAD+Solid WorksGood tendency to interpersonal relationships
Compensation:ABS: 80 – 90K + Yearly Bonus (5% of ABS, based on individual and team performances)Benefit package as per company policy