GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

Technical Sales Engineer – Advanced Joining, Manufacturing

GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per year

About the role

  • Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities in advanced contract manufacturing and technical services
  • Manage the full sales cycle from initial customer engagement through RFQ coordination, technical clarification, proposal discussions, and contract alignment
  • Review customer drawings, specifications, and requirements, and assess technical feasibility in collaboration with internal engineering teams
  • Act as the primary technical and commercial point of contact for U.S. customers
  • Coordinate closely with engineering, project management, and operations teams in the U.S. and Europe to ensure smooth handover into execution
  • Support feasibility reviews, customer site visits, audits, and technical evaluations
  • Monitor market developments, customer feedback, and competitive dynamics to support ongoing commercial strategy
  • Represent the company in technical customer meetings, workshops, and selected trade shows

Requirements

  • Technical or business-related degree (e.g., engineering, industrial technology) or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience
  • Several years of experience in technical sales, application engineering, or customer-facing roles within advanced or contract manufacturing environments
  • Strong ability to understand drawings, tolerances, materials, and manufacturability considerations
  • Experience supporting longer, multi-step B2B sales cycles in technically complex or regulated industries
  • Consultative mindset with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to customers
  • Structured, self-driven working style and comfort operating independently within a growing U.S. organization
  • Willingness to travel regularly for customer visits and on-site technical discussions
  • Comfortable working in an international environment with close collaboration across global teams
Benefits
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage (individual & family options)
  • Car allowance and travel expense reimbursement
  • Company-provided equipment (laptop, mobile phone, company credit card)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
technical salesapplication engineeringcustomer engagementRFQ coordinationtechnical clarificationproposal discussionscontract alignmentdrawings assessmentmanufacturability considerationsB2B sales cycles
Soft Skills
consultative mindsetcommunication of technical conceptsstructured working styleself-drivenindependent operationcollaborationcustomer relationship managementproblem-solvingadaptabilityinterpersonal skills
Certifications
technical or business-related degreeengineering degreeindustrial technology degree