Technical Sales Engineer

Magswitch

Technical Sales Engineer providing technical authority for Heavy Lifting Systems business. Collaborating with sales and engineering to deliver compliant lifting solutions with high performance across regions.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeSuperior • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Structural Engineering with a focus on engineered lifting solutions, ensuring compliance with safety standards and delivering comprehensive engineering packages. Capable of leading technical discovery, managing engineering documentation, and standardizing practices to enhance project execution and scalability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering DegreeExperience in Engineered-to-Order EquipmentCAD Drawing Review and FEA InterpretationKnowledge of Below-the-Hook DevicesPE Licensure Management

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Hard Skills

Technical DiscoverySystem SizingApplication Feasibility AssessmentEngineering Documentation ManagementStructural CalculationsEngineering Design ReviewPreventive Maintenance Program DevelopmentLoad Path VerificationSafety Factor AnalysisBOM Creation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareFEA Software

Certifications & Qualifications

PE Licensure

Industry Keywords

Lifting DevicesCranesRiggingHeavy Industrial MachineryASME BTH-1CMAAOSHAMagswitch Safety StandardsSB30.20

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical discovery with Sales and customers to define application requirements, operating conditions, and system scope for engineered lifting solutions.
Provide preliminary system sizing, application feasibility assessments, and configuration recommendations.
Translate customer and sales requirements into structured engineering scopes for outsourced engineering partners.
Own the technical definition of HLS projects from customer opportunity through engineering release, ensuring solutions are safe, manufacturable, commercially viable, and aligned with customer requirements.
Serve as the primary technical interface with external engineering and fabrication partners for system configuration, structural calculations, and detailed engineering design.
Review and approve below-the-hook engineering drawings, calculations, and submittals.
Ensure compliance with ASME BTH-1, CMAA, OSHA, and Magswitch internal safety standards, global standards, and SB30.20 (Below the hook lifting devices).
Verify magnet selection, load paths, attachment design, safety factors, and review FEA when provided.
Deliver complete engineering packages, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, lift plans, and technical documentation to enable successful project execution.
Support service technicians and installation partners during commissioning or technical escalations (primarily remote).
Standardize engineering practices, reusable designs, and technical documentation to improve scalability, reduce engineering effort, and support the long-term growth of the HLS business.
Identify recurring application or installation issues and drive updates to engineering standards and design practices.
Drive efforts to standardize lifting system, sub-assembly, and component designs to reduce one-off customization where practical.
Develop Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs, spare part inventory, and customer best-practice guidelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related technical field (required).
Minimum of five years of experience in engineered-to-order equipment, lifting devices, cranes, rigging, automation, or heavy industrial machinery.
Ability to review CAD drawings, interpret FEA, and manage engineering documentation.
Occasional international travel as required.
Willingness to obtain PE licensure where appropriate and to establish and manage a network of licensed Professional Engineers authorized to review and stamp documents in accordance with applicable state requirements.
Experience with below-the-hook devices or crane systems preferred.
Knowledge of magnets or lifting systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with 401(k) matching
Paid time off
Paid leave programs
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic and Voluntary Life insurance
Short- and Long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement