Sales Engineer

Swagelok Pittsburgh is seeking an energetic and motivated Sales Engineer to join our team. Based in the Greater Pittsburgh area, this position provides the opportunity to serve our existing customer base while expanding our presence in our service area. With a reputation as a trusted provider of industry leading products and build-to-order solutions, we serve diverse sectors including Research & Development, Semiconductor, Oil, Gas & Chemical, Power Generation, Clean Energy and Biotechnology. Our comprehensive solutions meet the unique needs of these industries, ensuring their continued success. As a Sales Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in fostering enduring customer relationships, providing exceptional support, and actively contributing to the growth of our business.

At Swagelok Pittsburgh, we are proud of our position as an industry leader. We provide comprehensive product training to empower you as a valuable technical resource for our customers. Combining the stability and support of a privately held global brand with the personalized approach of a small business, we are guided by our core values and prioritize long-term business principles over short-term gains.

This challenging position provides an excellent opportunity to interact with our numerous industry-leading customers. You will have access to technical experts located at Swagelok headquarters and throughout our global sales and service center network to help develop fluid system solutions for these customers. As your familiarity with our products and business practices progresses, you will have the opportunity to participate in Swagelok’s Engineering Services program and become our in-house technical expert.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Effectively collaborate with Sales, Operations and Technical Solutions Associates to provide outstanding customer experiences.
• Collaborate with customers to provide fluid system solutions that improve their operations and/or reduce their costs.
• Develops and builds relationships with existing clients.
• Review customer specifications and clarify their requirements (if needed) to develop sound solutions.
• Produce proposal sketches and formal engineering drawings utilizing CAD software system.
• Obtain quotations from Swagelok factory and 3rd party suppliers.
• Produce accurate cost estimates for proposals by leveraging experience, internal estimating tools and collaborating with our fabrication shop.
• Assist in scheduling and planning to ensure steady workflow.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert and Mentor for internal staff offering guidance on technical matters and product applications.

Pay and Benefits:

We don’t hand out team jerseys very often, so when we do, we want the best! We offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid-time-off, health insurance, 401(k) with matching, life insurance, and more. *Salary commensurate with experience

What you will need to succeed at Swagelok Pittsburgh:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 2-5 years prior industrial sales (B to B) or engineering experience preferred (fluid systems experience is a plus).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work both independently and in a close team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to effectively multitask and strong organizational skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving, business acumen, and analytical skills.
• Exemplify professionalism and initiative, with a "roll up your sleeves" attitude.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SolidWorks and/or SAP a plus.
• Must consent to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and negative drug screening result.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within our service area.

Company Overview:

Swagelok Company is a privately owned, $2 billion company that develops and manufactures specialized fluid handling products used in a variety of industries. Swagelok Company is an American success story that has been the global leader in its field for over 70 years.

Swagelok Pittsburgh | Tri-State Area is the independently owned, authorized sales and service center for Swagelok products and services. We service Central and Western Pennsylvania as well as neighboring counties in Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland.