Sales Engineer I
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Position Overview & Specifications
What you’ll do:
As a Sales Engineer at Olympus Controls, you will handle a geographic territory providing solutions to our customers. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers to grow sales in your territory. Additional details about what you will be doing includes:
- Travel to customer sites, typically within your territory, to evaluate application details and work with suppliers to provide solutions
- Onsite and in-office customer application consulting
- Manage the pre-sale and post-sale technical support needs of the customer
- Develop the skills of cold calling, lead follow-up, performing on site product marketing, training, and involving suppliers when necessary
- Create quotes in accordance with Olympus standards
- Out of region travel required for training - up to 10 weeks in the first year depending on existing knowledge and up to 1 week a year there after
Why join us?
Olympus Controls (olympus-controls.com) is committed to attracting, training, and retaining a talented team. We are proud of the culture we have built and want you to join us! In addition, you will receive rewards and resources you need to feel fulfilled both professionally and personally. Benefits include:
- Base hourly rate + bonus eligibility
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program (EAP), vacation and sick time
- A lasting and growing career – as you gain experience and become an expert in this field, you’ll have numerous career paths to choose from
- Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement
Requirements:
- Mechanical, Electrical, Software and/or Mechatronics Engineering degree or equivalent experience in a technical field
- Limited knowledge of Olympus products or functionally equivalent competitor products
In accordance with applicable wage transparency law requirements, the typical first year total compensation pay range for the Sales Engineer - South Bay Area, CA position is $70,000 - $150,000 per year depending on experience and sales performance. This includes salary ($70,000 - $100,000) and uncapped monthly bonus opportunities that are tied to location and company performance. No specific monthly bonus amount is guaranteed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Engineer I roles across Olympus Controls's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £70,000 - £100,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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