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Sales & Applications Engineer - Manufacturing - Philadelphia

Willingboro, New Jersey Permanent USD70,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
The Sales & Applications Engineer will serve as a key link between customers and internal engineering teams, helping to identify opportunities, develop technical solutions, and support the successful delivery of complex industrial equipment. This role combines business development, application engineering, market analysis, and customer relationship management in a highly technical industry.
  • Highly visible technical sales role where you can directly influence growth
  • Combine engineering expertise, customer engagement, and business development

About Our Client

Our client is a respected engineering and manufacturing organization that develops highly specialized equipment for demanding industrial applications. The company has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships. With a global customer base and a collaborative culture, the business continues to invest in advanced technologies and product development. Employees work alongside experienced professionals across engineering, commercial, and operations teams to solve complex technical challenges. This is an environment where technical expertise is valued and individual contributions have a direct impact on business success.

Job Description

  • Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with current and prospective customers.
  • Generate new business opportunities through direct customer engagement and market development activities.
  • Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and product development teams to support strategic growth initiatives.
  • Provide technical support during the sales process and help develop application-specific solutions.
  • Promote key product lines and increase market awareness within targeted industries.
  • Attend trade shows, conferences, and industry events to expand brand presence and generate leads.
  • Present technical information to customers and industry audiences.
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
  • Develop relationships with industry partners, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
  • Support commercial activities throughout the equipment sales cycle, from prospecting through project delivery.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as required, up to approximately 35%.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience within the metals, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
  • Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand complex engineered systems.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills.
  • Ability to build credibility and develop relationships with technical and commercial stakeholders.
  • Experience with metallurgy, automation systems, controls, sensors, hydraulics, or systems integration is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of vacuum systems, furnace technology, or related process equipment is advantageous.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage projects independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Eligible to work with U.S. export-controlled products, processes, and information.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
  • Full-time permanent position.
  • Opportunity to work with advanced industrial and manufacturing technologies.
  • Exposure to both domestic and international markets.
  • Significant customer interaction and business development responsibility.
  • Collaborative and technically focused work environment.
  • Strong opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Diverse role combining engineering, sales, applications, and strategic market development.



Contact
Connor Colombo
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7074367

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
New Business Development
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Willingboro
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Connor Colombo
Job Reference
JN-072026-7074367
 

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