Technical Sales Engineer | Filtration, Air Compressors | Remote

International Permanent USD110,000 - USD140,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Technical Sales Engineer role supports industrial customers and sales teams by providing expertise in filtration, compressed air, and related fluid power applications while helping drive growth within existing accounts. The position combines relationship management, technical problem-solving, and customer facing sales support across a national territory, working closely with both distributors and end-users.
  • 100% remote role - EST or CST time zones preferred.
  • Join an industry leader positioned for expansion.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected manufacturer in the industrial filtration and compressed air aftermarket space, providing replacement air filters, air elements, separators, and related products as cost-effective alternatives to OEM solutions. Their products are sold primarily through distribution partners, and they have built a strong reputation throughout the industry for exceptional product availability, customer service, and industry-leading delivery times.

The company recently partnered with a private equity firm to accelerate growth while maintaining the culture and values that have made it successful for decades. With ongoing investments in complementary product lines and acquisitions, the organization is well-positioned for continued growth, creating exciting opportunities for sales professionals to expand relationships within an established customer base and bring additional solutions to market.

Job Description

This Technical Sales Engineer role serves as the key technical resource supporting sales efforts across industrial filtration and compressed air applications. The position partners closely with customers and Regional Sales Managers to provide application expertise, solve technical challenges, strengthen customer relationships, and drive commercial growth.Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support and product expertise for industrial filtration, compressed air, hydraulic, and fluid power applications.
  • Partner with Regional Sales Managers to identify customer needs and recommend solution-based filtration products.
  • Conduct customer site visits to evaluate applications, troubleshoot issues, and support product implementation.
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for both existing customers and prospective accounts.
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships to improve retention, expand product adoption, and identify growth opportunities.
  • Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and application guidance to customers and distribution partners.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements are met and support successful sales outcomes.

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

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred; Business degrees may also be considered with relevant industry experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in a Technical Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, Technical Account Manager, or similar customer-facing technical role.
  • Prior experience supporting or selling products within industrial filtration, compressed air systems, air handling units (AHUs), hydraulic systems, fluid power, or related industrial equipment.
  • Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand customer applications, diagnose challenges, and recommend appropriate filtration solutions.
  • Proven experience working directly with customers, distributors, engineers, and maintenance teams in industrial environments.
  • Ability to effectively balance technical problem-solving with commercial objectives and customer relationship management.
  • Experience supporting sales growth through consultative selling, application expertise, account development, and solution-based recommendations.



Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in industrial filtration, compressed air systems, air handling equipment, HVAC filtration, or related industrial products.
  • Knowledge of air compressors, filter elements, air/oil separators, aftermarket replacement products, or industrial MRO solutions.
  • Technical aptitude with the ability to understand customer applications and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Existing relationships within the industrial distribution, filtration, or compressed air markets.



What's on Offer


Compensation & Benefits:

  • $110-140k base salary
  • Quarterly incentive compensation program (approx. $12,000 annually, performance-based)
  • Additional year-end bonus opportunity
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Car allowance


Contact
Jessica Fitch
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7090302

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
B2B Sales
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jessica Fitch
Job Reference
JN-082026-7090302
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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