Sales Application Engineer

Apera AI•Detroit, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Apera is an innovative, Vancouver-based company at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision. We are looking for 3 Sales Application Engineers to join our growing team. Individuals who thrive at the intersection of technology, customer success, and industrial automation. As the technical arm of our Sales team, you will deliver high-impact technical demos and proof-of-concept solutions, translate customer requirements into tailored proposals that win deals, and act as a trusted advisor on robotics systems, machine vision platforms, and automation solutions. You will also drive shorter sales cycles and improved win rates, and support strategic account planning, pre-sales materials, and cross-functional collaboration. This role offers a platform to work on high-visibility automation projects with global manufacturers, influence customer adoption of cutting-edge robotics and vision systems, develop reusable tools, demos, and content that drive impact, and build a career path in technical sales, product, or solution architecture.

Requirements

3 - 5+ years in application engineering, solutions engineering, or technical pre-sales
Strong background in robotics, machine vision, or factory automation
The ability to clearly communicate value to developers, engineers, and executives
A verifiable and proven track record of leading POCs, demos, and technical proposals that close deals

Responsibilities

Deliver high-impact technical demos and proof-of-concept solutions
Translate customer requirements into tailored proposals that win deals
Act as a trusted advisor on robotics systems, machine vision platforms, and automation solutions
Drive shorter sales cycles and improved win rates
Support strategic account planning, pre-sales materials, and cross-functional collaboration