Sales Engineer; Paint, Powder Coating Fluid Dispensing Systems

• Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating, & Fluid Dispensing Systems)
• Location: Remote from Eastern PA, Northern Virginia, or Maryland
• Salary: Base $50,000-$65,000 + Uncapped Commission + Bonus (Annual Est. $80K-$115K+)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO, $525/Month Car Allowance
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Typical
  
  Hours:
  
  M-F, 7:00am - 5:00pm Flexible
• Start Date: ASAP
• Sponsorship: Not Available
• Relocation Assistance: Not Available
• Mid-Atlantic Territory: Eastern PA, Northern VA and Maryland
• Travel: On the road 3-4 days per week, including occasional overnight stays

Open to entry level candidates with Engineering degrees

Our client in the industrial manufacturing solutions industry is looking for a Sales Engineer to add to their team covering their Mid-Atlantic territory. In this role, you will serve as a technical consultant and customer-facing manufacturing specialist, helping customers improve production through industrial paint, powder coating, fluid dispensing, adhesive, and sealant application systems. The ideal candidate has an educational background in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field,
OR hands-on experience with fluid handling, pumps, metering and mixing systems, coating application equipment, adhesives, sealants, or industrial finishing processes. To succeed in this role, you must be technically curious, relationship-driven, and comfortable solving manufacturing challenges while providing consultative technical support from evaluation through implementation. Our client values strong character and provides structured technical training to support long-term success
. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organization known for its strong culture and long-tenured employees while building a rewarding career with uncapped earning potential and a unique blend of engineering, customer support, and consultative sales.

• Evaluate customer finishing and assembly lines and identify process improvement opportunities
• Recommend industrial paint, powder coating, adhesive, sealant, and fluid dispensing equipment
• Partner with sales to support customer meetings, presentations, and technical recommendations
• Conduct equipment demonstrations for customers and manufacturing teams
• Assess existing coating and fluid delivery systems and recommend upgrades or automation
• Configure coating application equipment, fluid delivery systems, and metering equipment
• Create bills of materials (BOMs) to support customer quotes and proposals
• Assist with implementation, startup, and commissioning of recommended solutions
• Troubleshoot coating equipment, fluid dispensing systems, and manufacturing process challenges
• Provide technical training on equipment operation, maintenance, and best practices
• Stay current on coating technologies, fluid dispensing equipment, and industry trends

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR hands‑on fluid handling/dispensing equipment experience required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills are required
• Strong customer-facing, consultative communication and relationship‑building skills are required
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory are required