Sales Engineer

About the Role

We’re looking for a Sales Engineer to join our team in Gilbertsville, PA, working full-time from our office. This is a unique opportunity for a technically minded individual with strong communication skills who wants to grow into a customer-facing sales engineering role over time.

In this office-based position, you’ll provide daily support to our inside sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams. You’ll work on designing flexible metal products, quoting customer requests, and delivering technical assistance. Over time, as you build deep knowledge of our products and the industry, you’ll have the opportunity to take on a territory and transition into managing customer relationships directly — with some travel involved.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide technical and design support to inside sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
  • Quote product assemblies using CAD and ERP tools based on customer specs.
  • Assist in designing products that meet customer needs and design codes such as ASME B31.1, B31.3, Section VIII, EJMA, and EU PED.
  • Support cross-functional teams including marketing, purchasing, and quality.
  • Develop customer relationships through responsive support and technical training.
  • Grow into managing an assigned sales territory, including key customer accounts and travel.

What You’ll Bring

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.).
  • Strong mathematical and engineering calculation skills.
  • Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience working with customers in a sales or technical support role.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
  • Experience in metal forming or flexible metal products is a bonus.
  • SolidWorks software expertise along with experience in stress analysis and flow calculations is a plus.

Who You Are

  • Comfortable engaging with customers and solving problems in a fast-paced environment.
  • Curious and eager to learn — you’re excited about mastering our product line and the industry.
  • A strong communicator who enjoys working across teams.
  • A team player with a proactive attitude and desire to grow professionally.
  • Motivated by customer satisfaction and long-term relationship building.

Benefits Overview

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

  • Simple IRA plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis.
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee contributions up to 3 percent.
  • Comprehensive benefit plan options include medical, dental, vision & prescription drugs.
  • Health Savings Account option with high-deductible plan.
  • Flexible Spending Account options, if desired.
  • Company paid life insurance of $100,000.00.
  • Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance.
  • Company paid short & long term disability.
  • Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, disability buy-up, legal plans, pet insurance, and auto & home insurance.

Paid Leave

  • Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
  • Holidays (Company recognizes ten holidays.)
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Short-Term Disability Leave
  • Long-Term Disability Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law.

Additional Info

  • Location: This position is based in Gilbertsville, PA. Candidates must be willing to relocate and work on-site full-time.
  • Training: Full onboarding and product training will be provided.
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, regular business hours. 8am – 5pm.

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. We are also committed to employing a diverse workforce and valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company’s potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Candidates should contact us directly via email at rpatil@penflex.com.