Sales Engineer

IDEX Corporation•North Haven, CT

13d•$97,000 - $145,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales Engineer serves as a technical expert and trusted advisor to customers, responsible for driving profitable growth through design-in engineering, technical consultation, and strategic account development. This role combines application engineering expertise with value-based selling to influence customer decisions and expand market presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline preferred)
1–4 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or customer-facing engineering roles
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%

Nice To Haves

Experience with precision components, fluid power, or engineered products preferred
Customer-focused, consultative mindset
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Self-directed with the ability to thrive in a decentralized, entrepreneurial environment
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Own and develop a defined sales territory across multiple industries, identifying and converting high-value growth opportunities
Lead technical discussions with customer engineering and R&D teams to support design-in of SFC KOENIG solutions
Translate complex technical requirements into clear customer value propositions
Build, manage, and close a robust sales pipeline aligned with business growth objectives
Act as the voice of the customer internally, collaborating closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams
Maintain strong customer relationships through regular on-site visits, technical reviews, and solution-focused engagement