Technical Sales Engineer CNC

Position: Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Schaumburg, IL (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: None

Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 / year (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Seeking a technically proficient and customer-focused Technical Sales Engineer to develop engineered solutions, comprehensive proposals, and accurate quotations for advanced CNC machine tools and automation systems in Schaumburg, IL.

In this role, you will act as a key technical resource throughout the pre-sales lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with Regional Sales Managers, Key Account Managers, Application Engineers, Product Managers, and external suppliers to evaluate customer manufacturing requirements and deliver technically accurate, competitive, and profitable quotations for CNC turning centers, machining centers, 5-axis machines, and automated manufacturing cells.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Quotation Development: Build detailed, accurate technical proposals and cost estimates for CNC machining centers, turning centers, multi-axis machinery, and integrated automation systems.
  

• Pre-Sales Engineering Support: Partner with Regional Sales Managers (RSMs), Key Account Managers, and distributor networks to evaluate customer manufacturing specifications and recommend optimal machine/option configurations.
  

• Financial & Pricing Analysis: Maintain deep working knowledge of dealer net pricing, discounting structures, margins, and gross profit (GP) metrics to ensure commercial competitiveness and profitability.
  

• Layout & Conceptual Design: Produce 2D machine layouts, floor plans, and conceptual installation drawings using AutoCAD and 3D CAD modeling software.
  

• Process Standardization: Maintain and enhance standardized quote templates, option matrices, pricing calculators, and technical libraries to streamline quoting efficiency.
  

• Dealer & Customer Technical Support: Conduct project-specific technical reviews, deliver presentations to dealer networks, and assist with option configurations and sales order audits.
  

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Participate in weekly sales pipeline reviews, communicate customer technical requirements and delivery schedules to manufacturing plants, and coordinate with tooling/workholding suppliers.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Technical & Sales Acumen: Demonstrated background in technical sales support, proposal development, or application engineering within the machine tool, manufacturing equipment, or industrial automation sectors.
  

• Machine Tool Knowledge: Solid working familiarity with CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, 5-axis centers), cutting tool technologies, workholding systems, and automation solutions.
  

• CAD Proficiency: Practical ability to develop technical floor layouts and conceptual equipment drawings using AutoCAD or equivalent 3D CAD platforms.
  

• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of industrial sales pricing models, margins, cost estimating, and dealer distribution networks.
  

• Communication & Collaboration: Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills to work seamlessly across sales, engineering, product management, and external vendor teams.
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical/business discipline.
  

• Hands-on experience with CNC programming, machine setups, or tooling selection.
  

• Experience interfacing directly with machine tool distribution networks and commercial manufacturing customers.
  

Benefits & Compensation

DN Solutions America provides a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional development:

• Competitive base salary ($90K – $110K based on experience)
  

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
  

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
  

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays
  

• Ongoing career advancement and specialized technical training opportunities
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.