Sales Engineer - Solutions Development

Duravant • Jonesboro, AR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Duravant Integrated Solutions is focused on providing solutions to both integrator and end-user customers. Integration Services leverages the products from our Duravant family of companies, which includes automated equipment for food processing, packaging, and material handling along with products and services from strategic equipment partners. As a Duravant Family Company, Integrated Solutions participate in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, Integrated Solutions offers an excellent total rewards package. Integrated Solutions is adding a Sales Engineer, responsible for working with customers, in coordination with sales, to product conceptual designs that fulfill current and future needs. The Solutions Engineer will need to stay current on industry leading technologies and best practices. In addition to conceptual design, the Sales Engineer will be responsible for estimating, schedule development, and assist in proposal creation. This position is based at Duravant in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of material handling equipment application
• Technical writing skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Ability to interface with colleagues and customers at all levels, by virtue of professional competence, integrity and personal style.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales to evaluate client needs.
• Partner with the OC’s function to understand product capabilities & execution capabilities.
• Understand the key technical, operational, and commercial challenges facing the prospective customer to assist in developing a value-added solution.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and applications.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, industry specific events and trade shows.
• Produce equipment list and pricing
• Solicit quotes for equipment and services
• Maintain drawing block library
• Develop Pricing Review Document (PRD)
• Develop calculation sheets for productivity, throughputs, and rates to aid in solution design
• Create Information Request Form for initial data capture for new opportunities
• Schedules technical and price review meetings
• Maintain quote schedule for timely delivery of proposal
• Actively participates in process improvement

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Paid holidays and paid time off

What This Job Offers

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