Automotive OEM Sales Engineer

Xyant Technology, Inc. • Litchfield, MI

1d • $80,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Xyant Technology is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join its R&D Engineering team. The role bridges customer needs and internal engineering, engaging existing and prospective customers, evaluating complex engineering requirements, and presenting product developments. The engineer will help identify product opportunities, translate field feedback into actionable design inputs, support RFQ activities, and contribute to product roadmaps and commercial success.

The position is full-time and direct hire, onsite in Litchfield, Michigan. It involves working in an open-seating office, adapting to changing desk locations, and periodically traveling by air, car, or train to company operations, clients, and suppliers. The role requires safely lifting and moving equipment or samples weighing up to 20 pounds and maintaining focus amid background noise and collaborative activity. Compensation is $80,000–$85,000 per year.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in product engineering, technical sales, or business development; automotive or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Hands-on ability to use 3D software to open, manipulate, evaluate, and section complex design models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to build trusted, long-term relationships across customer departments, including engineering and purchasing.
• Expert command of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to adapt to changing desk locations in an open-seating office and focus in a lively environment with background noise and collaborative sessions.
• Willingness to travel periodically by air, car, or train to company operations, clients, and suppliers.
• Ability to safely lift and move equipment or samples weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with customer relationship management (CRM) platforms such as Salesforce.
• Experience in the automotive or manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain contact with potential and existing customers to demonstrate R&D product developments, capabilities, and technical solutions.
• Conduct technical discussions to evaluate customer requirements and identify opportunities for new product designs or enhancements to existing systems.
• Serve as the technical link between customers and internal engineering teams, translating customer feedback and field requirements into actionable engineering design inputs.
• Support RFQ activities by ensuring technical specifications are understood and accurately captured in commercial proposals.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of company product lines, manufacturing processes, and material configurations, including ultrasonic welding capabilities and material compatibility.
• Benchmark competitors and monitor industry trends to inform R&D strategies and long-term product roadmaps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level