CAE Sales Engineer

Rittal North America LLC

Eplan - CAE Sales Engineer serving as the technical engine of the sales organization. Leading technical discoveries and product demonstrations for industrial automation solutions.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner strategically with Account Managers throughout the customer journey to lead technical discoveries and demonstrations that identify value propositions that lead to closing new logo and expansion opportunities.
Lead deep-dive discovery sessions to understand prospect workflows, identify technical operational improvements, and map business challenges to high-value Eplan solutions.
Design and deliver highly tailored, value-based product demonstrations and Proof of Concepts (POCs) that focus on ROI and business outcomes rather than simple feature walkthroughs.
Serve as the pre-sales “trusted advisor” and industry expert, handling technical objections and building confidence with both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
Present at trade shows, webinars, and local markets to increase brand awareness, highlight Eplan’s capabilities, and generate sales pipeline.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of experience in a technical presale role, solutions consulting, or sales engineering role within the B2B software space (preferably CAD, ECAD, PLM, or industrial automation).
OR 5–8+ years of direct industry experience in electrical design/engineering, with a demonstrated aptitude towards a customer-facing, technical sales role.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
Domain Knowledge: Hands-on experience with ECAD/CAE software (such as Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, etc.) for electrical panel or substation design is highly preferred.
Value Selling: Proven ability to lead deep-dive discovery sessions, uncover business challenges, and deliver compelling, ROI-focused software demonstrations to both technical users and C-level executives.
Technical Ecosystem: Solid understanding of enterprise software environments, including how engineering tools integrate with broader business systems (e.g., PLM, ERP, PDM).
Soft Skills: Outstanding presentation, storytelling, and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative mindset for working alongside Account Managers and regional sales teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Energy Rittal North America LLC is a company that provides a wide range of industrial and IT infrastructure solutions. They specialize in enclosures, power distribution, climate control, and IT infrastructure, aiming to boost efficiency and provide robust solutions for various industries, including energy, food and beverage, retail, logistics, and automotive. Rittal also offers modular cooling distribution units suitable for AI and data centers, exemplifying their focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. Their comprehensive product portfolio is designed to enhance productivity and protect the environment, with a significant emphasis on automation and IT security solutions. CAE Sales Engineer Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 7 minutes ago 🏈 Ohio – Remote 💵 $115k - $135k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 💸 Sales Engineer ERP Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Partner strategically with Account Managers throughout the customer journey to lead technical discoveries and demonstrations that identify value propositions that lead to closing new logo and expansion opportunities.
Lead deep-dive discovery sessions to understand prospect workflows, identify technical operational improvements, and map business challenges to high-value Eplan solutions.
Design and deliver highly tailored, value-based product demonstrations and Proof of Concepts (POCs) that focus on ROI and business outcomes rather than simple feature walkthroughs.
Serve as the pre-sales “trusted advisor” and industry expert, handling technical objections and building confidence with both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
Present at trade shows, webinars, and local markets to increase brand awareness, highlight Eplan’s capabilities, and generate sales pipeline. 🎯 Requirements
3–5+ years of experience in a technical presale role, solutions consulting, or sales engineering role within the B2B software space (preferably CAD, ECAD, PLM, or industrial automation).
OR 5–8+ years of direct industry experience in electrical design/engineering, with a demonstrated aptitude towards a customer-facing, technical sales role.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
Domain Knowledge: Hands-on experience with ECAD/CAE software (such as Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, etc.) for electrical panel or substation design is highly preferred.
Value Selling: Proven ability to lead deep-dive discovery sessions, uncover business challenges, and deliver compelling, ROI-focused software demonstrations to both technical users and C-level executives.
Technical Ecosystem: Solid understanding of enterprise software environments, including how engineering tools integrate with broader business systems (e.g., PLM, ERP, PDM).
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Hard Skills & Tools

technical presalesolutions consultingsales engineeringelectrical designECAD softwareCAE softwareROI-focused demonstrationsenterprise software environmentsintegration with business systemsvalue selling

Soft Skills

presentation skillsstorytellingrelationship-buildingcollaborative mindsetcustomer-facing skillstechnical objection handlingconfidence buildingstrategic partnershipcommunication skillsleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer Sciencerelated technical field degree