Sales Engineer-Automation
MUST BE LOCATED in TEXAS, ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, or OKLAHOMA Sales Engineer – Industrial Automation (South Central U.S.) An innovative, globally backed automation company is expanding its U.S. presence and looking to add a Sales Engineer to support growth across the South Central region. This organization is at the forefront of industrial automation, HMI, and IIoT solutions , helping manufacturers modernize operations through smarter, more connected technologies. Territory This role will cover the South Central U.S. , with a strong preference for candidates based in: Texas (ideal), Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Arkansas What You’ll Be Doing
- Drive business growth across a defined territory by developing new accounts and expanding existing relationships
- Work closely with OEMs, system integrators, and end users to deliver technical solutions
- Identify opportunities and develop tailored automation and IIoT solutions
- Collaborate with internal teams to build and present technical and commercial proposals
- Manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing and ongoing account development
- Build and support a regional distribution network
- Stay current on automation trends, emerging technologies, and market activity
- Travel approximately 60% (primarily domestic)
What They’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in
technical sales, applications engineering, or controls engineering
- Strong background in
PLC, HMI, robotics, or industrial automation systems
- Experience working with OEMs, integrators, or manufacturing environments
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong presentation, relationship-building, and organizational skills
- Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
Why This Role Stands Out
- Join a
forward-thinking, globally connected company with strong innovation in automation and IIoT
- Own and grow a high-potential territory
- Blend of
technical problem-solving and strategic sales
- High visibility role with direct impact on regional growth
- Exposure to international collaboration and advanced technologies
If you enjoy working at the intersection of engineering and sales—and want to be part of a company pushing the future of industrial automation—this is a great opportunity to explore.