Zeiss

TechnicalSalesEngineer

Wixom, Michigan, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Technical Sales Engineer at Zeiss. Skills: conceptualizing automated solutions, developing automated solutions, communicating automated solutions, technical sales. conceptualizing, developing, and communicating automated solutions for ZEISS customers. partnering closely with Regional Sales Managers, customers, internal engineering teams, and third-party suppliers to identify customer needs and translate them into feasible, value-driven technical solutions”

What You'll Achieve.

ensures a smooth handoff to Project Management and Engineering once an order is received; Support long-term customer satisfaction and loyalty through exceptional service; Ensure proposals align with customer expectations and ZEISS business objectives; Leverage market insights to effectively position ZEISS solutions; Provide customer and market feedback to support continuous product improvement

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Translate customer challenges into practical, automated technical solutions

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to work in a fast paced high pressure environment, Ability to interface effectively with customers at many levels in their organizations, Ability to travel up to 50% including international

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 5 years of related industry experience, Ability to communicate effectively and present technical material, Ability to create design concepts using CAD, General Electrical and Mechanical Engineering knowledge, Material Flow and value stream mapping knowledge, Robotics and automation knowledge, Control Systems and software knowledge

Nice to Have

Degree in an engineering discipline is preferred, equivalent automation engineering and management work related experience may be considered

What You'll Do.

and communicating automated solutions for ZEISS customers

partnering closely with Regional Sales Managers

internal engineering teams

and third-party suppliers to identify customer needs and translate them into feasible

value-driven technical solutions

supporting the full sales lifecycle—from early concept development and budgeting through solution planning and proposal creation

ensuring a smooth handoff to Project Management and Engineering once an order is received

Support the sales organization throughout the entire sales process

including frequent direct interaction with customers

Act as the technical expert during customer meetings

and solution discussions

Collaborate with sales teams to develop strategies for targeting key accounts

Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling ZEISS solutions

Conduct customer consultations

and technical discussions to understand requirements

Translate customer challenges into practical

automated technical solutions

Conduct live and virtual product demonstrations

Clearly communicate product features

and value propositions

Demonstrate how ZEISS solutions address specific customer pain points

Develop customized solution concepts aligned with customer requirements

Create design concepts using CAD

Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment

Build and maintain customer relationships as a trusted technical advisor

Support long-term customer satisfaction and loyalty through exceptional service

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and third-party partners

Prepare detailed technical proposals

including cost estimates and timelines

Identify and coordinate with external partners to obtain third-party quotations

Ensure proposals align with customer expectations and ZEISS business objectives

Stay current on industry trends

emerging technologies

and competitor offerings

Leverage market insights to effectively position ZEISS solutions

Act as a liaison between Sales

and Product Development

Provide customer and market feedback to support continuous product improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partners closely with Regional Sales Managers, customers, internal engineering teams, and third-party suppliers; Collaborate with sales teams to develop strategies for targeting key accounts; Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment; Act as a liaison between Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Product Development

Communication Scope

Ability to communicate effectively and present technical material; Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Process & Methodology

solution planning, proposal creation, coordinating with external partners to obtain third-party quotations

Full Job Description

**About Us:** **How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!** Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! **What’s the role?** The Technical Sales Engineer is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and communicating automated solutions for ZEISS customers. This role partners closely with Regional Sales Managers, customers, internal engineering teams, and third-party suppliers to identify customer needs and translate them into feasible, value-driven technical solutions. The Technical Sales Engineer supports the full sales lifecycle—from early concept development and budgeting through solution planning and proposal creation—and ensures a smooth handoff to Project Management and Engineering once an order is received. **Sound Interesting?** **Here’s what you’ll do:** **Sales Support** * Support the sales organization throughout the entire sales process, including frequent direct interaction with customers * Act as the technical expert during customer meetings, site visits, and solution discussions **Sales Strategy Development** * Collaborate with sales teams to develop strategies for targeting key accounts * Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling ZEISS solutions **Customer Needs Analysis** * Conduct customer consultations, site visits, and technical discussions to understand requirements * Translate customer challenges into

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