Sales Engineer

TPLE - TRUMPF Huettinger Sp. z o.o.

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Chicago, IL Until 9/16/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 18, 2026 Last posted July 18, 2026
Job description

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

The TruLaser Center 7030 is TRUMPF´s most advanced laser cutting system and provides a one stop solution for autonomous cutting, sorting and stacking of sheet metal parts. The Sales Engineer is essential to the product success and assists the Product Manager in pre- and post-sale support, as well as product demonstrations to customers. Welcome to the next generation of automated laser cutting!

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the product group in providing sales support to inside and outside sales force.
  • Work within a global and dynamic team based in our Smart Factory in Chicago.
  • Host and coordinate customer demonstrations, events and visits to the Smart Factory.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of product specifications, configurations, options and pricing.
  • Create and hold focused product presentations, sales training and seminars.
  • Work closely with Regional Sales Managers and Distributors to win machine orders.
  • Perform market analysis and develop strategies to create new opportunities.
  • Coordinate with the Applications team on time studies, sample parts, customer training and machine start up support.
  • Manage customer projects as needed.
  • Assist with product trade shows and events as needed.
  • Collect and maintain thorough knowledge of competitor machines.
  • Travel as needed, approximately 20% with focus in USA and Canada.

Experience / Education

Minimum of three year experience in technical sales, machine applications or related customer-facing role required. Good knowledge in TRUMPF laser machine portfolio, automation and storage systems preferred. Applicant should have a background in manufacturing with CNC machine tools, and ideally sheet metal experience. Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal are required as this position involves extensive contact with customers and sales representatives. Experience in Project Management preferred

Associate’s / Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technical field such as mechanical engineering or industrial economics strongly preferred. High proficiency in MS Office with focus on PowerPoint and Excel required. Language skills in German or French are a plus.

Salary Range:  $79,200 - $118,700

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About this role

Summary

Support sales, conduct demonstrations, develop strategies, coordinate customer projects and assist at trade shows.

Job title

Sales Engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

high-tech

Location requirements

Chicago, IL; remote work not mentioned.

Salary

$79k–$119k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

technical salesmachine applicationsmanufacturingCNCPowerPointExcel

Preferred skills

TRUMPF laser systemsautomationstorage systemssheet metal experienceGerman or French

Specializations

laser cuttingmanufacturingmachine toolsautomationproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City