Senior Application Engineer

Description:

LACO Technologies is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to work in our Sales Department. This position is a hands-on, customer-facing, technical sales role to help our customers improve their products to shape the future.

LACO Technologies is a leading manufacturer of custom leak testing and vacuum systems. The systems that we design allow our customers to make a difference in many industries. We manufacture products for world-class companies like SpaceX, Lockheed, Apple, Google, Blue Origin, and Tesla. Each system we manufacture is designed around the unique needs of our customers which will require your skills to understand their requirements, teach design principles, and tailor a solution.

At LACO Technologies we strive to offer our employees a work/life balance with flexible start and stop times, the option to work a 9-80 work schedule with alternating Fridays off, and a generous PTO program.

In the role as a Senior Sales Engineer, you will:

• Work with customers to understand their requirements.
• Explain how our technology can address their most challenging requirements.
• Develop proposals for custom leak test/vacuum systems.

Requirements:

Skills Required:

• Hands-on mechanical/manufacturing engineering experience – familiarity with electromechanical machine design
• Technical aptitude
• Customer relationship and salesmanship skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficient at SolidWorks, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Vacuum and Leak Testing knowledge and experience a plus.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or similar discipline
• 6+ years of experience in engineering or sales of industrial or technical products

Compensation and Benefits:

• Estimated Salary + Commission: $95,000 to $135,000
• Flexible work schedule with the opportunity to participate in our 9/80 work schedule.
• Travel: Occasional short term (one week or less) travel a few times per year
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance, and 401K with match, paid holidays, paid time off, continuing education opportunities including tuition reimbursement program, periodic company parties, and lunches.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• EOE, including disability/veterans.