Engineering Associate/Intern bei Melton Machine & Control Co.

Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and eager-to-learn Sales Engineering Associate to join our Sales team. This entry-level role is designed for motivated students who are interested in pursuing a career in sales, engineering, or technology. The Sales Engineering Associate will work alongside experienced sales and engineering professionals, gaining valuable exposure to technical sales processes, customer interaction, and product knowledge.

In this role, you will support the sales team with technical tasks, assist in preparing presentations, and help ensure customer needs are met with the right products or solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in the technology industry, develop key skills, and explore potential future career paths in sales engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Sales Team Support: Assist the sales team with day-to-day tasks, including researching products, organizing technical data, and preparing sales presentations, and tracking costs and project statuses.
• Product Familiarization: Learn and gain basic understanding of the company’s products and services, their features, and benefits.
• Customer Interaction Support: Assist in gathering customer requirements and preparing responses for technical queries under the guidance of senior team members.
• Technical Documentation: Help create and maintain technical materials such as product datasheets, brochures, and product, technical materials, spreadsheets, illustrations and CAD models.
• Pre-Sales Assistance: Shadow experienced sales engineers during client meetings or demos and help prepare technical presentations.
• Product Demonstrations: Assist in setting up and testing product demos or virtual presentations for potential customers.
• Research and Development: Conduct basic research on customer industries, competitor products, and new technological trends to support the sales team.
• Learning & Development: Participate in training sessions to learn about the sales engineering process, product specifications, and customer engagement strategies.
• Mechanical Design: Assist the Sales Engineering Department with mechanical design, detailing and documentation/bill of materials for various machines, fixtures, gauges and produce professional engineering drawings utilizing Inventor.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: a technical high school program, technical school, trade school, Pre-Engineering Program or accredited college.
• Technical Aptitude: A basic understanding or interest in technology, engineering, or computers. No prior work experience in sales or engineering is required, but a passion for learning is essential.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and in person.
• Team-Oriented:  A collaborative mindset and willingness to work with both technical and  non-technical team members.
• Problem-Solving: Strong curiosity and an eagerness to learn how to troubleshoot technical challenges and come up with solutions.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and work on multiple tasks at once.
• Positive Attitude: A proactive, enthusiastic approach to learning and contributing to team goals.
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace is a plus. Familiarity with CRM software or any technical tools is a bonus but not required.
• Participation in STEM-related school clubs, courses, or projects is a plus.

Travel:

• There may be occasional travel.  

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment.

Responsible for following all safety procedures.

Other Duties:

The job summary and responsibilities listed are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities that are required of the employee for this job.  Responsibilities may change at any time for any reason.